949 Craft Recipes328 Pages
Samples:
1 -- PLAY DOUGH
1 c. salt1 1/2 c. flour1/2 c. water2 tbsp. oilA few drops of food coloring (optional) Mix thoroughly and store in plastic bag or covered jar. Children can pull and pound it and cut out shapes with cookie cutters. If left to dry will harden and then it can be painted. Non-toxic. Hint: If kids dust their hands with a little flour before play, the dough won't stick to their hands.
2 -- SOAP BUBBLES
1 c. soap flakes or 1/4 c. liquid dish soap1 c. water1/2 tsp. cooking oil Mix in cup or old juice can. Give kids a plastic drinking straw. This makes a good bathtub toy or outdoor play idea.
3 -- NO COOK PASTE
A handful of flour Water (a little at a time) until gooey It should be quite thick, so it won't run all over the paper. Add a pinch of salt. Non-toxic. Great for pasting scraps of paper, old Christmas cards. Its not too sticky.
4 -- SHAVING-SOAP FINGER PAINTS
Use 1 can non-mentholated shaving soapPowdered paint, sprinkled on will give delightful colors This can be played with on paper, the kitchen table or counter. Be sure to dress the kids in washable paint shirts or aprons. Keep soap out of eyes. Not recommend for little ones who put everything in their mouths.
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