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This recipe made with white bread and glue, has a
fine, elastic texture that won't crack, even during
intricate modeling projects like earrings, buttons,
beads, or tiny figurines. This recipe dries out
quickly, so it's best to make only as much as your
child will be using at one sitting.
1 to 2 slices white bread, crusts removed
1 tbsp. white glue
Rip one slice of bread into tiny pieces and drop
into a large bowl. Add the glue and mix with a fork
until all of the bread crumbs are moistened. The mix
should be pliable and somewhat sticky. If it's to
wet to roll into a ball, mix in more bread pieces.
Gather the dough into a ball, kneading it for a
minute or two or rolling it between your palms,
until it becomes elastic and satiny.
If the dough begins to dry out as
your child models it, he can dip his fingertips in
water ( have a small bowl handy) and knead the dough
until pliable. When the scultures air-dry, about 1-3
days, paint with acrylics. To add a hard semigloss
finish, mix equal parts of water and white glue and
brush on several coats.
Contributed by Patty |
