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Kids crafts (18)
Kids crafts (18)
From: patsy
>> To: country@chezrob.rpmdp.com
>> Subject: [ COUNTRY ] 18 RECIPES: kids' stuff
>> Date: Tuesday, February 03, 1998 4:24 AM
>>
>> BEST HOMEMADE PLAYING DOUGH
>>
>> Recipe By :
>> Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
>> Categories : Kids' Stuff
>>
>> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
>> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
>> 1 cup all-purpose flour
>> 1/2 cup salt
>> 1 cup water
>> 1 tsp cream of tartar
>> 1 Tbl vegetable oil
>> 1 drop food coloring
>>
>> Mix all ingredients in a pan. Heat over medium to low heat for
>> 3-5 minutes. Store in an airtight container or in locking
>> plastic bags.
>>
>> BLOWING BUBBLES
>>
>> Recipe By :
>> Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
>> Categories : Kids' Stuff
>>
>> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
>> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
>> 1/2 cup Dawn liquid dish soap
>> 3 Tbls glycerin (obtainable at drug stores)
>> 1/2 gallon water
>>
>> Gently mix, trying to avoid making bubbles on the surface. The
>> less bubbles on the surface of the mixture, the stronger the
>> bubbles will be. Different sized circular objects (even 6-pack
>> plastic rings) make for great bubble fun!
>>
>> CLOWN MAKE-UP
>>
>> Recipe By :
>> Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
>> Categories : Kids' Stuff
>>
>> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
>> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
>> 2 tsp white shortening
>> 5 tsp cornstarch
>> 1 tsp white all-purpose flour
>> Add glycerin as desired (obtainable at
>> drug stores)
>>
>> Using a rubber spatula, blend the first three ingredients on a
>> white plate until a smooth paste is formed. Add 3-4 drops of
>> glycerin for a creamier consistency.
>>
>> Yield: Should be enough to complete a child's face. If you
>> need more make-up, make the amount you will need before adding
>> the coloring. After making the amount you will need, add food
>> coloring one drop at a time, blending after each drop until you
>> have the desired shade. For best results when applying the
>> make-up to the face, stroke in one direction. For easy
>> removal,
>> use shortening, cold cream, or baby oil.
>>
>> COOKED FINGER-PAINTS
>>
>> Recipe By :
>> Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
>> Categories : Kids' Stuff
>>
>> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
>> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
>> 1 cup flour
>> 2 tsp salt
>> 3 cups cold water
>> 2 cups boiling water
>> food coloring -- as desired
>>
>> Mix the flour and salt in an electric skillet, add the cold
>> water and stir until smooth. Add the hot water and stir until
>> boiling. Boil until clear, then add desired food coloring.
>> Mix
>> until smooth.
>>
>> GAK (HOMEMADE SILLY PUTTY)
>>
>> Recipe By :
>> Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
>> Categories : Kids' Stuff
>>
>> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
>> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
>> 1 cup white glue (Elmer's)
>> 1 c liquid starch
>> food coloring
>>
>> Put glue and coloring in plastic container. Add starch a
>> little
>> at a time, stirring constantly. Keep stirring until mixture
>> holds together like putty. Test with your fingers, if too
>> sticky, add more starch in small amounts until mass is smooth
>> and rubbery. Have fun pulling, stretching, bouncing and taking
>> transfers off of the Sunday comics, etc. Store in a plastic bag
>> or airtight container.
>>
>> HOLIDAY ORNAMENT DOUGH
>>
>> Recipe By :
>> Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
>> Categories : Kids' Stuff
>>
>> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
>> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
>> 3 cups flour
>> 3/4 cup salt
>> 3/4 tsp powdered alum
>> 1 1/4 cups water
>>
>> In a large mixing bowl combine flour, salt, and alum. Mix
>> well.
>> Add water. Mix well and shape dough in a ball. Knead dough
>> on
>> a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. If
>> dough is too stiff, sprinkle with water. If too moist, add
>> flour. Work with small portions at a time. Store excess dough
>> in an airtight container. Form shapes as desired using a
>> cookie
>> cutter or braiding length of dough into dandy canes, wreaths,
>> or
>> other holiday symbols. Microwave 5-10 minutes depending on
>> microwave strength.
>>
>> KOOL-AID PLAYING DOUGH
>>
>> Recipe By :
>> Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
>> Categories : Kids' Stuff
>>
>> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
>> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
>> 2 1/2 cups flour
>> 1/2 cup salt
>> 1 Tbl alum
>> 1 pkg unsweetened Kool-Aid (any flavor)
>> 3 Tbls vegetable oil
>> 1 3/4 cup boiling water
>>
>> Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Knead until a good
>> consistency is attained. Store in an airtight container or in
>> locking plastic bags.
>>
>> MAGIC GIANT BUBBLES
>>
>> Recipe By :
>> Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
>> Categories : Kids' Stuff
>>
>> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
>> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
>> 3 cups water
>> 2 cups Joy liquid dish soap
>> 1/2 cup Karo Syrup
>> add glycerin as desired (obtainable at
>> drug stores)
>>
>> Gently mix, trying to avoid making bubbles on the surface of
>> the
>> mixture. Be sure to use big circular objects to make the giant
>> bubbles for big time fun.
>>
>> MAKE YOUR OWN STICKERS--STICKER GLUE
>>
>> Recipe By :
>> Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
>> Categories : Kids' Stuff
>>
>> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
>> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
>> 1/2 cup vinegar
>> 4 packets unflavored gelatin
>> 1 tsp. peppermint extract (or other flavors)
>>
>> Bring vinegar to a boil. Add gelatin, reduce heat to low.
>> Stir
>> until gelatin dissolves. Add flavoring. To use, brush on the
>> back of "sticker" and let dry. Great for rainy day lickin' and
>> stickin'!
>>
>> MODELING CLAY
>>
>> Recipe By :
>> Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
>> Categories : Kids' Stuff
>>
>> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
>> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
>> 1 box baking soda -- (16 oz.)
>> 1 cup cornstarch
>> 1 1/4 cups cold water
>> Food coloring as desired
>>
>> In a large mixing bowl, combine soda and cornstarch. In a
>> two-cup measure, combine water and food coloring. Pour colored
>> water over soda mixture. Stir until smooth. Microwave at high
>> for 4-8 minutes, stirring after every minute until mixture is
>> firm. Cover with a damp towel until cool. Knead until
>> smooth.
>> Store in airtight containers or plastic bags.
>>
>> PAPIER-MÂCHÉ
>>
>> Recipe By :
>> Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
>> Categories : Kids' Stuff
>>
>> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
>> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
>> ***** NONE *****
>>
>> Tear four large newspaper sheets into small pieces. Place
>> pieces in container with two quarts of water and let soak
>> overnight. The next morning, place mixture in a cooking pan
>> and
>> boil for 20 minutes. Using a whisk, whip the paper mixture
>> until it is soft and pulpy. Place the mixture in a strainer,
>> tapping several times to shake out the water. Squeeze gently
>> until the mixture is a soft, pulpy, moist lump. Place pulp
>> into
>> a bowl and stir in tow tablespoons of liquid Elmer's Glue (PVA)
>> then 2 tablespoons of wallpaper paste. Stir until the mixture
>> is not lumpy. This makes on quart of papier-mâché mash.
>>
>> Notes: Sanded or not, papier-mâché objects my be painted with
>> any water-based paint. To waterproof surfaces of papier-mâché
>> objects and make them more durable, spray the finished object
>> with a clear vinyl sealer or give it at least three coats of
>> lacquer. To fireproof an object, stir in one teaspoon of sodium
>> phosphate to each cup of paste for strips or to each cup of
>> water when making mash.
>>
>> PEANUT BUTTER PLAYING DOUGH
>>
>> Recipe By :
>> Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
>> Categories : Kids' Stuff
>>
>> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
>> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
>> 1 jar creamy-style peanut butter -- (18
>> ounce)
>> 6 Tbls honey
>> 3/4 cup nonfat dry milk
>>
>> Mix ingredients together, using varying amounts of dry milk for
>> desired consistencies. Knead it with fingers, forming into
>> desired shapes, adding other foods like M&M's or peanuts for
>> eyes, mouths, etc.
>>
>> SALT DOUGH
>>
>> Recipe By :
>> Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
>> Categories : Kids' Stuff
>>
>> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
>> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
>> 2 c flour
>> 1 c salt
>> 1 c water
>>
>> Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-10 minutes
>> until satiny smooth; this prevents cracking and uneven baking.
>> After molding, bake @ 300 for 30-40 minutes. Check often.
>> Apply color via a paste food coloring brushed on with egg
>> whites
>> prior to baking for golden brown finish. Spray with a clear
>> sealer (polyethylene or resin-based.)
>>
>> SAND SCULPTURE
>>
>> Recipe By :
>> Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
>> Categories : Kids' Stuff
>>
>> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
>> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
>> 2 cups sand
>> 1 cup cornstarch
>> 1 cup water
>> a spoon
>>
>> Mix the sand, cornstarch, and water together in a saucepan.
>> Heat the mixture over low heat and keep stirring; remove from
>> heat when the mixture is thick. Let the mixture cool, then
>> make
>> your sculpture. Allow sculpture to dry and harden.
>>
>>
>> SILLINESS PUTTY
>>
>> Recipe By :
>> Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
>> Categories : Kids' Stuff
>>
>> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
>> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
>> 1/2 cup Elmer's Glue
>> 1/4 cup liquid starch
>> food coloring if desired
>>
>> Mix with hands. When the mixture clumps, pour it hand to hand,
>> kneading it and adding the liquid starch until the texture and
>> consistency desired is reached.
>>
>> SOAP FLAKE FINGER-PAINTS
>>
>> Recipe By :
>> Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
>> Categories : Kids' Stuff
>>
>> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
>> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
>> 1 cup Ivory Soap Flakes
>> enough water to give a consistency to
>> that of whipped cream
>>
>> Mix the water and soap flakes; beat with a rotary beater until
>> creamy. Add food coloring for different colors.
>>
>> STREET CHALK
>>
>> Recipe By :
>> Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
>> Categories : Kids' Stuff
>>
>> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
>> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
>> 1 cup plaster of paris (do not pack)
>> about 1/3 to 1/2 cup cool water
>> liquid tempera paints -- any color
>>
>> Pour plaster into a disposable container (i.e. margarine
>> container or large paper cup.) Stir in most of the water. Add
>> 2-3 tablespoons of liquid tempera, mixing well, especially at
>> the bottom. Add a little more water as the mixture thickens.
>> Stir well and pour into containers. Three-ounce paper cups
>> work
>> well. Peel paper off when the chalk is dry.
>>
>> UNCOOKED FINGER-PAINTS
>>
>> Recipe By :
>> Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
>> Categories : Kids' Stuff
>>
>> Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
>> -------- ------------ --------------------------------
>> 1 cup flour
>> 1 1/2 tsp salt
>> 1 cup water
>> food coloring -- as desired
>>
>> Mix flour and salt, add water. Mixture will be grainy.
>>
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