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401 -- SILLY PUTTY
Elmer's Glue
Liquid starch
Mix equal parts of Elmers' glue and liquid starch and knead. Don't give up - you may have to add more glue and knead some more. Optional-add food coloring. Store in an air-tight container. Playmates Preschool
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402 -- FINGER PAINT
2 c. boiling water
1 c. cold water
1 c. starch
Mix starch with cold water, stir in boiling water until clear. Also may add 1 cup soap flakes and food coloring if desired.
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403 -- FUNDOUGH (Playdough)
c. flour
1/2 c. salt
1 tbsp. powdered alum (available in
drug stores)
1 tbsp. oil
1 c. water with desired food color
added
Combine first three ingredients in a medium pot. Stir in last two ingredients. Cook the mixture, stirring constantly over low heat until it's like very thick mashed potatoes. Remove from heat; stir in 1 tablespoon vanilla or other extract. Knead until smooth. Have fun!
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404 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
Mix: 3/4-1 c. applesauce
1 (4.12 oz.) bottle ground cinnamon
Form a stiff dough. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters. Make hole for a pretty ribbon. Carefully put on rack to dry. Let air dry several days, turning occasionally. Makes 12 sweet smelling Christmas ornaments to hang on your tree.
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405 -- TAYLOR AND CORY'S FABULOUS FUN DOUGH
2 c. flour
1 c. salt
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 c. water
Assorted food coloring
Add oil to water. Add food coloring until desired color is reached; set aside. In large bowl mix dry ingredients. Add water mixture to flour mixture slowly while mixing until a good doughy consistency is reached. You may not need all the water or you may need a little more. Put dough in a skillet over low heat and turn and knead it until stickiness is gone. Store in air tight bag to stay soft. Do not eat.
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406 -- CLASSROOM PASTE
1 c. flour, non self-rising
1 c. sugar
1 c. cold water
4 c. boiling water
1 tbsp. powdered alum
1/2 tsp. oil of wintergreen (optional)
1. Mix flour and sugar. Slowly stir in cold water to form a paste. 2. Slowly add boiling water, stirring vigorously to prevent lumps. 3. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly until thick and clear. 4. Remove from heat and add the alum. Stir until well mixed. 5. Add oil of wintergreen, if paste is not to be used immediately. Makes 1 1/2 quarts. Can be thinned with hot water if it gets too thick to spread.
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407 -- FINGER PAINT
1/2 c. cornstarch
3/4 c. cold water
1/4 c. cold water
2 c. boiling water
1 env. unflavored gelatin
Sm. screwtop jars
Food coloring or poster paint
1. Mix cornstarch with 3/4 cup of water to a smooth paste in saucepan. 2. Soak gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water. Set aside until ready to use. 3. Pour boiling water slowly into the cornstarch mixture, stirring as you pour. 4. Cook over medium heat until mixture boils and is clear. 5. Remove from the heat. Stir in the gelatin. 6. Cool and divide into different jars for various colors. 7. Stir food coloring or poster paint in each jar until well blended. This paint can be used on wet or dry paper. Store in the refrigerator; will last a few days
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408 -- LONG LASTING FINGER PAINT
1/4 c. laundry starch
1/4 c. cold water
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1/4 c. Ivory Snow powder soap
1/2 + boric acid solution
4 sm. screw top jars, sm. baby food
jars are good
2 tbsp. talcum powder, unscented
1 tbsp. poster paint to each drop of
base OR
3/4 tbsp. powdered tempera OR Several
drops of food coloring
1. Mix starch with the cold water to make a smooth paste. 2. Add boiling water, stirring vigorously to prevent lumps. 3. Cook over low heat until clear and thick, stirring constantly. 4. Remove from the stove and add the talcum powder. Stir until blended. 5. Add the soap powder and boric acid solution. Mix until thoroughly blended. 6. Pour into four 1/2 cup screw top jars. 7. Add coloring to each jar. Allow to cool. Makes 2 cups. Can be stored a long time if the lids remain tight.
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409 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
1 c. cinnamon
3/4 c. applesauce
1 tbsp. cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
2 tbsp. white glue
Dry overnight in a gas oven with just the pilot light heat.
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410 -- SCENTED CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
4 oz. can (approx. 1 c.) cinnamon
1 tbsp. cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
3/4 c. applesauce
2 tbsp. white glue
May need more glue and a lot more applesauce. In medium bowl, combine cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Add applesauce and glue; stir to combine. Work mixture with hands 2 to 3 minutes or until dough is smooth and ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Divide into 4 portions. Roll out each dough portion to 1/4" thickness. Cut dough with cookie cutters of different shapes. Using straw make a small hole in top of ornament. Place on a wire rack and allow to dry at room temperature for several days. Thread ribbon through hole in ornament. DO NOT HEAT!! About 32 (2") ornaments. For more uniform drying, turn once a day.
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Elmer's Glue
Liquid starch
Mix equal parts of Elmers' glue and liquid starch and knead. Don't give up - you may have to add more glue and knead some more. Optional-add food coloring. Store in an air-tight container. Playmates Preschool
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402 -- FINGER PAINT
2 c. boiling water
1 c. cold water
1 c. starch
Mix starch with cold water, stir in boiling water until clear. Also may add 1 cup soap flakes and food coloring if desired.
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403 -- FUNDOUGH (Playdough)
c. flour
1/2 c. salt
1 tbsp. powdered alum (available in
drug stores)
1 tbsp. oil
1 c. water with desired food color
added
Combine first three ingredients in a medium pot. Stir in last two ingredients. Cook the mixture, stirring constantly over low heat until it's like very thick mashed potatoes. Remove from heat; stir in 1 tablespoon vanilla or other extract. Knead until smooth. Have fun!
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404 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
Mix: 3/4-1 c. applesauce
1 (4.12 oz.) bottle ground cinnamon
Form a stiff dough. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters. Make hole for a pretty ribbon. Carefully put on rack to dry. Let air dry several days, turning occasionally. Makes 12 sweet smelling Christmas ornaments to hang on your tree.
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405 -- TAYLOR AND CORY'S FABULOUS FUN DOUGH
2 c. flour
1 c. salt
1 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 c. water
Assorted food coloring
Add oil to water. Add food coloring until desired color is reached; set aside. In large bowl mix dry ingredients. Add water mixture to flour mixture slowly while mixing until a good doughy consistency is reached. You may not need all the water or you may need a little more. Put dough in a skillet over low heat and turn and knead it until stickiness is gone. Store in air tight bag to stay soft. Do not eat.
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1 c. flour, non self-rising
1 c. sugar
1 c. cold water
4 c. boiling water
1 tbsp. powdered alum
1/2 tsp. oil of wintergreen (optional)
1. Mix flour and sugar. Slowly stir in cold water to form a paste. 2. Slowly add boiling water, stirring vigorously to prevent lumps. 3. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly until thick and clear. 4. Remove from heat and add the alum. Stir until well mixed. 5. Add oil of wintergreen, if paste is not to be used immediately. Makes 1 1/2 quarts. Can be thinned with hot water if it gets too thick to spread.
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407 -- FINGER PAINT
1/2 c. cornstarch
3/4 c. cold water
1/4 c. cold water
2 c. boiling water
1 env. unflavored gelatin
Sm. screwtop jars
Food coloring or poster paint
1. Mix cornstarch with 3/4 cup of water to a smooth paste in saucepan. 2. Soak gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water. Set aside until ready to use. 3. Pour boiling water slowly into the cornstarch mixture, stirring as you pour. 4. Cook over medium heat until mixture boils and is clear. 5. Remove from the heat. Stir in the gelatin. 6. Cool and divide into different jars for various colors. 7. Stir food coloring or poster paint in each jar until well blended. This paint can be used on wet or dry paper. Store in the refrigerator; will last a few days
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408 -- LONG LASTING FINGER PAINT
1/4 c. laundry starch
1/4 c. cold water
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1/4 c. Ivory Snow powder soap
1/2 + boric acid solution
4 sm. screw top jars, sm. baby food
jars are good
2 tbsp. talcum powder, unscented
1 tbsp. poster paint to each drop of
base OR
3/4 tbsp. powdered tempera OR Several
drops of food coloring
1. Mix starch with the cold water to make a smooth paste. 2. Add boiling water, stirring vigorously to prevent lumps. 3. Cook over low heat until clear and thick, stirring constantly. 4. Remove from the stove and add the talcum powder. Stir until blended. 5. Add the soap powder and boric acid solution. Mix until thoroughly blended. 6. Pour into four 1/2 cup screw top jars. 7. Add coloring to each jar. Allow to cool. Makes 2 cups. Can be stored a long time if the lids remain tight.
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409 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
1 c. cinnamon
3/4 c. applesauce
1 tbsp. cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
2 tbsp. white glue
Dry overnight in a gas oven with just the pilot light heat.
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410 -- SCENTED CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
4 oz. can (approx. 1 c.) cinnamon
1 tbsp. cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
3/4 c. applesauce
2 tbsp. white glue
May need more glue and a lot more applesauce. In medium bowl, combine cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Add applesauce and glue; stir to combine. Work mixture with hands 2 to 3 minutes or until dough is smooth and ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Divide into 4 portions. Roll out each dough portion to 1/4" thickness. Cut dough with cookie cutters of different shapes. Using straw make a small hole in top of ornament. Place on a wire rack and allow to dry at room temperature for several days. Thread ribbon through hole in ornament. DO NOT HEAT!! About 32 (2") ornaments. For more uniform drying, turn once a day.
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411 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
1 c. cinnamon
4 tbsp. Elmer's glue
1 c. water
Mix, shape or roll out and cut with cookie cutters. Dry naturally.
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412 -- HALLOWEEN MAKEUP
Cornstarch
Flour
Karo light corn syrup
Liquid or paste food colors (paste
makes more intense colors)
Facial tissues
Cotton balls or batting and Puffed
Wheat cereal for special effects
Sm. mixing bowl
4 paper cups
Cotton swabs or sm. brush
In bowl, mix 3 tablespoons cornstarch and 1 tablespoon flour. Gradually stir in 3/4 cup Karo corn syrup and 1/4 cup water until smooth. This amount will make up 4 children's faces. Divide mixture between 4 paper cups. Color 3 batches with food colors of your choice (1/2 teaspoon liquid or 1/4 teaspoon paste for each batch). Leave 1 batch untinted. For additional colors, prepare more makeup. Separate tissues into single layers; tear lengthwise into 2-inch wide strips. Using swabs or brush, paint generous coat of untinted mixture on forehead; place strip of tissue over area; pat firmly with fingertips. Brush on more of same mixture to cover any dry spots on tissue. Continue painting rest of face, one area at a time, and covering it with tissue. Don't paint eyelids or around eyes. Let dry about 15 minutes; time depends on temperature and humidity. Stir colored batches before using. Paint on 1 color at a time as desired. Let dry slightly before using another color if you want them to blend, or let dry completely if you don't. To speed process, use hair dryer on air setting. --SPECIAL EFFECTS:--
For deeper, smoother, candy-color effect, use several coats of same color (allow to dry slightly between coats). TO BUILD UP EYEBROWS, nose or chin (or for beard) apple cotton to damp, untinted mixture. Paint with more of the same. Cover with tissue and paint desired color. FOR GHOULISH EFFECT, dust made-up face with flour. FOR WARTS, stick on Puffed Wheat cereal with untinted mixture, then coat with layers of mixture-soaked tissue. Paint desired color. TO REMOVE MAKEUP, wet face, then gently peel tissue away. Wash face with warm water.
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413 -- HOBBY CRAFT PASTE
3/4 c. water
1 tsp. white vinegar
3/4 c. water
2 tbsp. light Karo syrup
1/2 c. Argo starch
1/4 tsp. oil of wintergreen
Combine 3/4 cup water, corn syrup and vinegar in a medium saucepan; bring to a full boil. Stir cornstarch into 3/4 cup water until smooth. Remove boiling mixture from heat. Slowly pour in cornstarch-water mixture, stirring constantly until smooth. If lumps form, smooth them out with back of spoon against side of saucepan. Stir in oil of wintergreen. May be used immediately but will set to paste consistency in 24 hours. Store in covered jar. Keeps 2 months. Makes about 2 1/2 cups.
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414 -- FLOUR PASTE
Mix together 1/4 cup flour and cold water, enough to make creamy mixture. Boil over slow fire for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, cool. Add cold water to thin, if necessary. Add few drops of oil of peppermint or oil of wintergreen.
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415 -- CO-OP PASTE
1 c. sugar
1 tbsp. powdered alum
1 c. flour
1 qt. water
Oil of cloves
Mix and cook in double boiler until thick. Remove from heat and add 30 drops of oil of cloves. Fills juice container about 3/4 full. Needs no refrigeration.
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416 -- FINGER PAINTS
1 c. of flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tbsp. of oil
1 c. of water
Food coloring
Mix all together. Use the little honey bear bottles to squirt the paint out with.
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417 -- HOW TO MAKE "PERFECT PLAY-DOUGH"
1. Mix together: 2 c. flour
1 c. salt
4 tsp. cream of tartar
2 tbsp. oil
2 c. water
Food coloring
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring all the time. 3. Knead on floured surface. 4. Play with it.
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418 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
11 tbsp. cinnamon
7 tbsp. warm applesauce
1 plastic straw
Mix cinnamon with applesauce to dough like consistency. Roll on wooden surface to about 1/4 inch thickness - cut cookie cutter. Use a plastic straw to pierce a hole at the top of each ornament. Bake at 140 degrees for 5 hours with stove door partially open or air dry 3-4 days - TURNING DAILY. Tie ribbon hanger through each ornament.
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419 -- MODELING DOUGH
1 c. flour
1 c. water
1 tbsp. oil
1/2 c. salt
1 tsp. cream of tartar
Food coloring
Mix ingredients in a pan. Cook over medium heat until mixture pulls away from sides of pan and becomes doughy in consistency. Knead until cool. Add food coloring while kneading. Can be kept for 3 months without refrigeration. Laura Casterlin Blauvert, 4
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420 -- FINGERPAINTS (NO. 1)
3 tbsp. sugar
2 c. cold water
1/2 c. cornstarch
Few drops food color in the water
Mix all ingredients together, heat, stirring constantly until thickened. May be done in the microwave, stopping every minute to stir. Store in the refrigerator in airtight containers.
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1 c. cinnamon
4 tbsp. Elmer's glue
1 c. water
Mix, shape or roll out and cut with cookie cutters. Dry naturally.
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412 -- HALLOWEEN MAKEUP
Cornstarch
Flour
Karo light corn syrup
Liquid or paste food colors (paste
makes more intense colors)
Facial tissues
Cotton balls or batting and Puffed
Wheat cereal for special effects
Sm. mixing bowl
4 paper cups
Cotton swabs or sm. brush
In bowl, mix 3 tablespoons cornstarch and 1 tablespoon flour. Gradually stir in 3/4 cup Karo corn syrup and 1/4 cup water until smooth. This amount will make up 4 children's faces. Divide mixture between 4 paper cups. Color 3 batches with food colors of your choice (1/2 teaspoon liquid or 1/4 teaspoon paste for each batch). Leave 1 batch untinted. For additional colors, prepare more makeup. Separate tissues into single layers; tear lengthwise into 2-inch wide strips. Using swabs or brush, paint generous coat of untinted mixture on forehead; place strip of tissue over area; pat firmly with fingertips. Brush on more of same mixture to cover any dry spots on tissue. Continue painting rest of face, one area at a time, and covering it with tissue. Don't paint eyelids or around eyes. Let dry about 15 minutes; time depends on temperature and humidity. Stir colored batches before using. Paint on 1 color at a time as desired. Let dry slightly before using another color if you want them to blend, or let dry completely if you don't. To speed process, use hair dryer on air setting. --SPECIAL EFFECTS:--
For deeper, smoother, candy-color effect, use several coats of same color (allow to dry slightly between coats). TO BUILD UP EYEBROWS, nose or chin (or for beard) apple cotton to damp, untinted mixture. Paint with more of the same. Cover with tissue and paint desired color. FOR GHOULISH EFFECT, dust made-up face with flour. FOR WARTS, stick on Puffed Wheat cereal with untinted mixture, then coat with layers of mixture-soaked tissue. Paint desired color. TO REMOVE MAKEUP, wet face, then gently peel tissue away. Wash face with warm water.
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413 -- HOBBY CRAFT PASTE
3/4 c. water
1 tsp. white vinegar
3/4 c. water
2 tbsp. light Karo syrup
1/2 c. Argo starch
1/4 tsp. oil of wintergreen
Combine 3/4 cup water, corn syrup and vinegar in a medium saucepan; bring to a full boil. Stir cornstarch into 3/4 cup water until smooth. Remove boiling mixture from heat. Slowly pour in cornstarch-water mixture, stirring constantly until smooth. If lumps form, smooth them out with back of spoon against side of saucepan. Stir in oil of wintergreen. May be used immediately but will set to paste consistency in 24 hours. Store in covered jar. Keeps 2 months. Makes about 2 1/2 cups.
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414 -- FLOUR PASTE
Mix together 1/4 cup flour and cold water, enough to make creamy mixture. Boil over slow fire for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, cool. Add cold water to thin, if necessary. Add few drops of oil of peppermint or oil of wintergreen.
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415 -- CO-OP PASTE
1 c. sugar
1 tbsp. powdered alum
1 c. flour
1 qt. water
Oil of cloves
Mix and cook in double boiler until thick. Remove from heat and add 30 drops of oil of cloves. Fills juice container about 3/4 full. Needs no refrigeration.
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1 c. of flour
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tbsp. of oil
1 c. of water
Food coloring
Mix all together. Use the little honey bear bottles to squirt the paint out with.
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417 -- HOW TO MAKE "PERFECT PLAY-DOUGH"
1. Mix together: 2 c. flour
1 c. salt
4 tsp. cream of tartar
2 tbsp. oil
2 c. water
Food coloring
2. Cook over medium heat, stirring all the time. 3. Knead on floured surface. 4. Play with it.
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418 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
11 tbsp. cinnamon
7 tbsp. warm applesauce
1 plastic straw
Mix cinnamon with applesauce to dough like consistency. Roll on wooden surface to about 1/4 inch thickness - cut cookie cutter. Use a plastic straw to pierce a hole at the top of each ornament. Bake at 140 degrees for 5 hours with stove door partially open or air dry 3-4 days - TURNING DAILY. Tie ribbon hanger through each ornament.
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419 -- MODELING DOUGH
1 c. flour
1 c. water
1 tbsp. oil
1/2 c. salt
1 tsp. cream of tartar
Food coloring
Mix ingredients in a pan. Cook over medium heat until mixture pulls away from sides of pan and becomes doughy in consistency. Knead until cool. Add food coloring while kneading. Can be kept for 3 months without refrigeration. Laura Casterlin Blauvert, 4
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420 -- FINGERPAINTS (NO. 1)
3 tbsp. sugar
2 c. cold water
1/2 c. cornstarch
Few drops food color in the water
Mix all ingredients together, heat, stirring constantly until thickened. May be done in the microwave, stopping every minute to stir. Store in the refrigerator in airtight containers.
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421 -- FIRST FINGERPAINTS
Add a few drops of food color to reconstituted baby cereal.
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422 -- FINGERPAINTS (NO. 2)
2 c. flour
2 tsp. salt
Few drops food coloring
2 1/2 c. cold water
2 c. boiling water
Mix together until smooth, flour, salt and cold water. Gradually add to boiling water, stirring until smooth and thick. Divide into smaller portions and add food color to tint desired shades. Stir well after adding color so it is evenly distributed.
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423 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
1 c. ground cinnamon
4 tbsp. white glue
3/4 c. water
Mix together and chill for 2 hours. Knead on a board covered with cinnamon. Roll out 1/4 inch thick and cut into shapes with a cookie cutter or freehand. Use a straw to cut holes for hanging. Place on waxed paper tray. Dry for several days, turning often. These can be painted or left plain.
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424 -- FUN THINGS
1/2 c. sesame seeds
1 c. sliced almonds
2 pkg. ramen noodles (don't use
seasoning packet)
1/2 c. butter or margarine
Crush noodles well (a couple gentle hits with a rolling pin works for me) before opening. Melt butter in a skillet. Add remaining ingredients above and brown. Drain on paper towel. Use on spinach, tossed, tuna, turkey or marinated chicken salads. Great on top of soups. Add a little soy sauce when browning and sprinkle on your stir fry and Chinese recipes. Don't forget your steamed vegetables. Especially green beans, broccoli or carrots.
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425 -- SALT DOUGH
1 c. salt
4 c. flour
1 1/2 c. water
Add flour to salt-water mixture. Knead for 10 minutes. Roll out and cut, or make into shapes, then bake in slow oven. Can make Christmas tree decorations, napkin rings, etc. Varnish or paint for added touch.
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426 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
Mix 3/4 to 1 cup applesauce with one 4.12 oz. bottle of ground cinnamon to form a stiff dough. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters. Make hole with straw for ribbon. Carefully put on rack to dry. Let air dry several days, turning occasionally. Makes 12 sweet smelling ornaments.
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427 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
3/4 to 1 c. applesauce
1 (4.12 oz.) bottle cinnamon
Mix applesauce and cinnamon to form a stiff dough. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters. Make hole for ribbon. Carefully put on rack to dry. Let air dry for several days, turning occasionally. Makes 12 sweet smelling ornaments. No baking and simple for kids!
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428 -- DOUGH-NUTS
3 1/2 c. sifted flour
4 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. shortening
1/2 tsp. mace (opt.)
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1 c. milk
1/2 c. sifted flour
Sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg. Work shortening in with spoon in medium bowl until creamy. Add sugar gradually, while continuing to work until light. Add eggs; beat well with spoon. add flour. Mix alternately with milk. Blend well with spoon after each addition. Add enough or half cup flour to make a soft, easy handling dough. Chill one hour or longer. Roll dough on floured board to 1/2" thickness. Cut out with doughnut cutter. Form trimmings of dough into a ball, roll and cut. Fry in 1 12/" grease or salad oil 370 degrees on deep fat thermometer or until cube of day old bread browns in 60 seconds. Fry as many as easily float. As soon as doughnuts rise to surface, turn with a long handled fork. Do not pierce. Turn often until golden and done. Remove with fork; hold over fat a second; drain on brown paper.
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429 -- FINGER PAINT
3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water
Food coloring
Mix sugar, cornstarch then add water. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until well blended. Divide into 4 or 5 portions and add food coloring plus pinch of detergent. The latter helps in cleaning up.
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430 -- HOME MADE "SILLY PUTTY"
Mix well: 2 parts Elmers white glue (not school
glue)
1 part Sta-Flo liquid starch
It needs to dry a bit before it is "workable". It may be necessary to add a touch more glue or starch. You will have to experiment. May not work well on a humid day. Store in airtight container.
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422 -- FINGERPAINTS (NO. 2)
2 c. flour
2 tsp. salt
Few drops food coloring
2 1/2 c. cold water
2 c. boiling water
Mix together until smooth, flour, salt and cold water. Gradually add to boiling water, stirring until smooth and thick. Divide into smaller portions and add food color to tint desired shades. Stir well after adding color so it is evenly distributed.
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423 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
1 c. ground cinnamon
4 tbsp. white glue
3/4 c. water
Mix together and chill for 2 hours. Knead on a board covered with cinnamon. Roll out 1/4 inch thick and cut into shapes with a cookie cutter or freehand. Use a straw to cut holes for hanging. Place on waxed paper tray. Dry for several days, turning often. These can be painted or left plain.
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424 -- FUN THINGS
1/2 c. sesame seeds
1 c. sliced almonds
2 pkg. ramen noodles (don't use
seasoning packet)
1/2 c. butter or margarine
Crush noodles well (a couple gentle hits with a rolling pin works for me) before opening. Melt butter in a skillet. Add remaining ingredients above and brown. Drain on paper towel. Use on spinach, tossed, tuna, turkey or marinated chicken salads. Great on top of soups. Add a little soy sauce when browning and sprinkle on your stir fry and Chinese recipes. Don't forget your steamed vegetables. Especially green beans, broccoli or carrots.
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425 -- SALT DOUGH
1 c. salt
4 c. flour
1 1/2 c. water
Add flour to salt-water mixture. Knead for 10 minutes. Roll out and cut, or make into shapes, then bake in slow oven. Can make Christmas tree decorations, napkin rings, etc. Varnish or paint for added touch.
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Mix 3/4 to 1 cup applesauce with one 4.12 oz. bottle of ground cinnamon to form a stiff dough. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters. Make hole with straw for ribbon. Carefully put on rack to dry. Let air dry several days, turning occasionally. Makes 12 sweet smelling ornaments.
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427 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
3/4 to 1 c. applesauce
1 (4.12 oz.) bottle cinnamon
Mix applesauce and cinnamon to form a stiff dough. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters. Make hole for ribbon. Carefully put on rack to dry. Let air dry for several days, turning occasionally. Makes 12 sweet smelling ornaments. No baking and simple for kids!
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428 -- DOUGH-NUTS
3 1/2 c. sifted flour
4 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. salt
3 tbsp. shortening
1/2 tsp. mace (opt.)
1 c. sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
1 c. milk
1/2 c. sifted flour
Sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon and nutmeg. Work shortening in with spoon in medium bowl until creamy. Add sugar gradually, while continuing to work until light. Add eggs; beat well with spoon. add flour. Mix alternately with milk. Blend well with spoon after each addition. Add enough or half cup flour to make a soft, easy handling dough. Chill one hour or longer. Roll dough on floured board to 1/2" thickness. Cut out with doughnut cutter. Form trimmings of dough into a ball, roll and cut. Fry in 1 12/" grease or salad oil 370 degrees on deep fat thermometer or until cube of day old bread browns in 60 seconds. Fry as many as easily float. As soon as doughnuts rise to surface, turn with a long handled fork. Do not pierce. Turn often until golden and done. Remove with fork; hold over fat a second; drain on brown paper.
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429 -- FINGER PAINT
3 tbsp. sugar
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 c. cold water
Food coloring
Mix sugar, cornstarch then add water. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until well blended. Divide into 4 or 5 portions and add food coloring plus pinch of detergent. The latter helps in cleaning up.
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430 -- HOME MADE "SILLY PUTTY"
Mix well: 2 parts Elmers white glue (not school
glue)
1 part Sta-Flo liquid starch
It needs to dry a bit before it is "workable". It may be necessary to add a touch more glue or starch. You will have to experiment. May not work well on a humid day. Store in airtight container.
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431 -- SILLY PUTTY
Elmer's Glue All
Liquid starch
Use 2 parts glue to one part liquid starch. Pour starch into glue, a little at a time and mix. Add more starch, if needed, so mixture is not sticky. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
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432 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
3/4-1 c. applesauce
1 (4.12 oz.) bottle ground cinnamon
Mix together to form a stiff dough. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters. Make hole for ribbon using a straw. Carefully put on rack to dry. Let air dry several days turning occasionally. Makes 12.
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433 -- SALT DOUGH
Combine 1 cup of table salt, 1/2 cup of cornstarch, and 3/4 cup of water. Heat the mixture in the top of a double boiler over boiling water, stirring constantly. In about 2 to 3 minutes the mixture thickens and reaches the consistency of unbaked bread dough. Remove from the heat and allow it to cool; then knead for several minutes. Store in an airtight plastic bag. This dough can be used to depict formations. You can put it on any flat surface, such as paper, and it will harden as it dries. My son used it in school when they were studying the land formations of the United States.
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434 -- FINGER PAINT
1/2 c. regular starch, dissolved in a
little cold water (do not use liquid or instant)
1/2 c. mild soap flakes
1/4 c. talcum powder (for
preservative and scent)
1 qt. boiling water
To 1 quart boiling water, add all other ingredients; stir until well mixed. Pour into jars and color with poster paint or vegetable coloring. Use on wet shelf paper.
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435 -- DOUGH BOY
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. oil
1 tbsp. sugar
1 pkg. yeast
1 1/2 c. water
Mix and roll into a ball. Let it rise for 45 minutes. Roll bread 1/8 inch thick - 2 1/2 inches wide. 5 cups oil in pan. When oil is hot stretch dough and add to oil for 1 minute. Put in bag of sugar and shake.
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436 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
10 tbsp. applesauce
5 oz. cinnamon
Warm applesauce and mix with cinnamon. Roll out to 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. Cut out with cookie cutter. Use toothpick to make holes to hang ornament. Let ornaments dry on a screen for 7 days.
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437 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
3/4 to 1 c. applesauce
4.12 oz. bottle of ground cinnamon
Mix applesauce and cinnamon to make stiff dough. Roll to 1/4 inch on cinnamon to prevent sticking. Cut shapes with cookie cutters. Make hole for hanging and place on cookie tray to dry for several days. Turn occasionally.
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438 -- PLAY-DOUGH
1 c. flour
1 c. water
1/2 c. salt
1 tbsp. salad oil
2 tsp. cream of tartar
Food coloring
Combine flour, salt and cream of tartar. Stir in water, oil and food coloring. Cook 3 minutes over medium heat. Knead on waxed paper. Cool. Store in plastic bag.
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439 -- SALT DOUGH
2 c. flour
1 c. salt
1 c. water
Bake at 250 degrees until dry. Have a great time playing with the salt dough.
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440 -- SQUISHY FOOD PAINTING (WITHOUT MESS)
Small or large zip lock bags
Ketchup
Mustard
Put a few tablespoons of ketchup inside a zip lock bag. Gently squeeze out the air before sealing. Lay the bag flat and smooth the ketchup until it is spread evenly. Have your child draw over the bag with his or her fingers. A drawing will emerge. Erase drawing by smoothing over the bag with palm of hand. Do a mustard bag the same way or mix the ketchup and the mustard together in one bag.
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Elmer's Glue All
Liquid starch
Use 2 parts glue to one part liquid starch. Pour starch into glue, a little at a time and mix. Add more starch, if needed, so mixture is not sticky. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
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432 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
3/4-1 c. applesauce
1 (4.12 oz.) bottle ground cinnamon
Mix together to form a stiff dough. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters. Make hole for ribbon using a straw. Carefully put on rack to dry. Let air dry several days turning occasionally. Makes 12.
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433 -- SALT DOUGH
Combine 1 cup of table salt, 1/2 cup of cornstarch, and 3/4 cup of water. Heat the mixture in the top of a double boiler over boiling water, stirring constantly. In about 2 to 3 minutes the mixture thickens and reaches the consistency of unbaked bread dough. Remove from the heat and allow it to cool; then knead for several minutes. Store in an airtight plastic bag. This dough can be used to depict formations. You can put it on any flat surface, such as paper, and it will harden as it dries. My son used it in school when they were studying the land formations of the United States.
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434 -- FINGER PAINT
1/2 c. regular starch, dissolved in a
little cold water (do not use liquid or instant)
1/2 c. mild soap flakes
1/4 c. talcum powder (for
preservative and scent)
1 qt. boiling water
To 1 quart boiling water, add all other ingredients; stir until well mixed. Pour into jars and color with poster paint or vegetable coloring. Use on wet shelf paper.
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435 -- DOUGH BOY
1 1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 tsp. oil
1 tbsp. sugar
1 pkg. yeast
1 1/2 c. water
Mix and roll into a ball. Let it rise for 45 minutes. Roll bread 1/8 inch thick - 2 1/2 inches wide. 5 cups oil in pan. When oil is hot stretch dough and add to oil for 1 minute. Put in bag of sugar and shake.
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10 tbsp. applesauce
5 oz. cinnamon
Warm applesauce and mix with cinnamon. Roll out to 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. Cut out with cookie cutter. Use toothpick to make holes to hang ornament. Let ornaments dry on a screen for 7 days.
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437 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
3/4 to 1 c. applesauce
4.12 oz. bottle of ground cinnamon
Mix applesauce and cinnamon to make stiff dough. Roll to 1/4 inch on cinnamon to prevent sticking. Cut shapes with cookie cutters. Make hole for hanging and place on cookie tray to dry for several days. Turn occasionally.
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438 -- PLAY-DOUGH
1 c. flour
1 c. water
1/2 c. salt
1 tbsp. salad oil
2 tsp. cream of tartar
Food coloring
Combine flour, salt and cream of tartar. Stir in water, oil and food coloring. Cook 3 minutes over medium heat. Knead on waxed paper. Cool. Store in plastic bag.
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439 -- SALT DOUGH
2 c. flour
1 c. salt
1 c. water
Bake at 250 degrees until dry. Have a great time playing with the salt dough.
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440 -- SQUISHY FOOD PAINTING (WITHOUT MESS)
Small or large zip lock bags
Ketchup
Mustard
Put a few tablespoons of ketchup inside a zip lock bag. Gently squeeze out the air before sealing. Lay the bag flat and smooth the ketchup until it is spread evenly. Have your child draw over the bag with his or her fingers. A drawing will emerge. Erase drawing by smoothing over the bag with palm of hand. Do a mustard bag the same way or mix the ketchup and the mustard together in one bag.
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441 -- SALT ORNAMENTS
1 c. salt
2 c. flour
1 c. water
Blend together the salt and flour. Slowly add the water, blending as you go. Knead for 7 to 10 minutes. Roll dough 1/4" thick. Cut with cookie cutters into desired shapes. Attach any separate piece with a small amount of water. Make a hole at the top of each ornament so a string may be inserted after baking to hang it up by. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes or until hard. When cool, these may be painted or varnished to last more than one Christmas.
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442 -- FINGER PAINT
1/3 c. cornstarch
3 tbsp. sugar
2 c. cold water
Food color
Mix cornstarch, sugar and water in a 1 quart saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat about 5 minutes or until thickened; remove from heat. Divide the mixture into separate cups or containers. Tint mixture in each container with a different food color. Stir several times until cool. Store in an air tight container. (The paint works best if you use it the same day you make it.)
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443 -- PLAY-DOUGH
1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
2 tbsp. cream of tartar
1 c. water
2 tsp. food coloring
Mix flour, salt and cream of tartar in medium pot. Add water and food coloring. Cook over medium heat and stir about 3 to 5 minutes. It will look like a globby mess. Store in an air tight container.
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444 -- SILLY PUTTY
Elmer's glue
Liquid starch
Food coloring
Mix equal parts of Elmer's glue and liquid starch. Food coloring can be added for color. Store in airtight container.
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445 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
6 tbsp. applesauce
9 tbsp. plus 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cloves
Extra cinnamon for rolling out dough
Mix applesauce, cinnamon and cloves. Stir until blended. Knead with fingers until it feels like clay. Sprinkle cinnamon on pastry board and rolling pin. Roll dough to about 1/8 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters or cut around patterns using a small knife. Use a pointed tool to draw any eyes, nose or other decorative designs. Make holes for hanging. Place on cookie sheet in 120 degree oven for one and one half hours. Turn off oven and leave ornaments in warm oven for 5-6 hours. Can leave overnight. Decorate with ribbon and dried flowers or leave plain. Seal in ziplock bags or other sealed container. Note: This can be used for Christmas, Easter, Valentine or Mother's Day gifts. Nice smell in lingerie drawers as well as on Christmas tree or kitchen ornaments.
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446 -- FLOUR/SALT DOUGH
1 1/4 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
1/2 c. water
Make an inedible modeling dough by combining flour and salt. Slowly mix in water. When the dough is soft like modeling clay, it is ready to use. You may prepare the dough ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator in an airtight bag. Older children can do the measuring and mixing by themselves, but younger children should be given the dough ready made or they can help you pour and mix. The clay can be molded to make a variety of objects. Add a drop of water to make the pieces stick together or if the clay gets too dry while working. It can be air dried until hard and then painted with tempera paint. The product can then be glazed with clear shellac. For permanence, the dough can be put on a cookie sheet in the oven and baked at 350 degrees until firm.
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447 -- FACE PAINT
1 tbsp. solid shortening
1 tsp. flour
Food coloring
In one section of a muffin tin, mix together shortening, flour and 1 drop of food coloring. Repeat step 1 with several colors in other sections of muffin tin. Use fingers to paint face. Few things delight kids like face painting. On a rainy day inside, try painting them up and then turning on a tape of well-known children's songs that they can perform to. You'll find that face paint seems to encourage kids to ham it up and really express themselves!
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448 -- DOUGH ART
4 c. flour
1 1/2 c. water
1 c. salt
Cookie sheet & large bowl
In bowl mix ingredients well using fingers. Shape dough in all sorts of ways to create fascinating sculptures. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake on cookie sheet for at least 1 hour. Thick pieces may take longer. Great for making Christmas ornaments.
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449 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
1 c. cinnamon
1 tbsp. cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
2 tbsp. white glue
3/4 c. applesauce
Mix cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Add glue and applesauce. Mix 2-3 minutes. Divide into 4 parts. Roll 1/4 inch thick. Cut with any shape cutter and make hole in top with straw for hanging. Dry 1-2 days turning occasionally.
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450 -- BARN PAINT
4 lb. skim milk
8 oz. lime
6 oz. linseed oil
1 1/2 lb. iron oxide
2 oz. turpentine
Mix well.
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1 c. salt
2 c. flour
1 c. water
Blend together the salt and flour. Slowly add the water, blending as you go. Knead for 7 to 10 minutes. Roll dough 1/4" thick. Cut with cookie cutters into desired shapes. Attach any separate piece with a small amount of water. Make a hole at the top of each ornament so a string may be inserted after baking to hang it up by. Bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes or until hard. When cool, these may be painted or varnished to last more than one Christmas.
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442 -- FINGER PAINT
1/3 c. cornstarch
3 tbsp. sugar
2 c. cold water
Food color
Mix cornstarch, sugar and water in a 1 quart saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat about 5 minutes or until thickened; remove from heat. Divide the mixture into separate cups or containers. Tint mixture in each container with a different food color. Stir several times until cool. Store in an air tight container. (The paint works best if you use it the same day you make it.)
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443 -- PLAY-DOUGH
1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
2 tbsp. cream of tartar
1 c. water
2 tsp. food coloring
Mix flour, salt and cream of tartar in medium pot. Add water and food coloring. Cook over medium heat and stir about 3 to 5 minutes. It will look like a globby mess. Store in an air tight container.
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444 -- SILLY PUTTY
Elmer's glue
Liquid starch
Food coloring
Mix equal parts of Elmer's glue and liquid starch. Food coloring can be added for color. Store in airtight container.
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445 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
6 tbsp. applesauce
9 tbsp. plus 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. ground cloves
Extra cinnamon for rolling out dough
Mix applesauce, cinnamon and cloves. Stir until blended. Knead with fingers until it feels like clay. Sprinkle cinnamon on pastry board and rolling pin. Roll dough to about 1/8 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters or cut around patterns using a small knife. Use a pointed tool to draw any eyes, nose or other decorative designs. Make holes for hanging. Place on cookie sheet in 120 degree oven for one and one half hours. Turn off oven and leave ornaments in warm oven for 5-6 hours. Can leave overnight. Decorate with ribbon and dried flowers or leave plain. Seal in ziplock bags or other sealed container. Note: This can be used for Christmas, Easter, Valentine or Mother's Day gifts. Nice smell in lingerie drawers as well as on Christmas tree or kitchen ornaments.
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1 1/4 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
1/2 c. water
Make an inedible modeling dough by combining flour and salt. Slowly mix in water. When the dough is soft like modeling clay, it is ready to use. You may prepare the dough ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator in an airtight bag. Older children can do the measuring and mixing by themselves, but younger children should be given the dough ready made or they can help you pour and mix. The clay can be molded to make a variety of objects. Add a drop of water to make the pieces stick together or if the clay gets too dry while working. It can be air dried until hard and then painted with tempera paint. The product can then be glazed with clear shellac. For permanence, the dough can be put on a cookie sheet in the oven and baked at 350 degrees until firm.
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447 -- FACE PAINT
1 tbsp. solid shortening
1 tsp. flour
Food coloring
In one section of a muffin tin, mix together shortening, flour and 1 drop of food coloring. Repeat step 1 with several colors in other sections of muffin tin. Use fingers to paint face. Few things delight kids like face painting. On a rainy day inside, try painting them up and then turning on a tape of well-known children's songs that they can perform to. You'll find that face paint seems to encourage kids to ham it up and really express themselves!
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448 -- DOUGH ART
4 c. flour
1 1/2 c. water
1 c. salt
Cookie sheet & large bowl
In bowl mix ingredients well using fingers. Shape dough in all sorts of ways to create fascinating sculptures. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake on cookie sheet for at least 1 hour. Thick pieces may take longer. Great for making Christmas ornaments.
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449 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
1 c. cinnamon
1 tbsp. cloves
1 tbsp. nutmeg
2 tbsp. white glue
3/4 c. applesauce
Mix cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Add glue and applesauce. Mix 2-3 minutes. Divide into 4 parts. Roll 1/4 inch thick. Cut with any shape cutter and make hole in top with straw for hanging. Dry 1-2 days turning occasionally.
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450 -- BARN PAINT
4 lb. skim milk
8 oz. lime
6 oz. linseed oil
1 1/2 lb. iron oxide
2 oz. turpentine
Mix well.
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451 -- GLOPPY PAINT
1 c. powdered tempera
2 tbsp. wall paper paste
1/4 - 1/2 c. liquid starch
Mix until thick enough to spread like frosting. Use popsicle stick to spread on cardboard.
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452 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
1 lg. bottle (4.12 oz.) ground
cinnamon (about 1 c.)
3/4 c. applesauce
Combine cinnamon and applesauce to form stiff dough, adding additional applesauce if necessary. Roll out dough to 1/4" thickness. Cut with cookie cutters. Make hole for ribbon. Carefully place on wire rack to dry. Let air dry several days, turning over occasionally. Makes 12 sweet smelling ornaments.
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453 -- SUPER PUTTY
1/4 c. Elmer's Glue
1/4 c. liquid starch
Pour glue into bowl. Slowly add liquid starch. Knead with fingers to desired consistency. If watery, add more glue. Store in covered container (not a baggie).
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454 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
1 c. applesauce
1 tbsp. nutmeg
1 tbsp. allspice
3/4 c. cinnamon
2 tbsp. ground cloves
Mix all ingredients together. Pat dough flat. Cut out into desired shapes. Poke hole at top with pencil (for hanging up later). Let air dry - couple days. Do Not Eat!
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455 -- DISAPPEARING PAINT
1/8 tsp. Mrs. Stewart's liquid bluing
2 c. water
Mix together and let the kids paint the patio. It disappears! (Bluing can be found at the grocery store in the laundry products aisle.)
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456 -- SCENTED CINNAMON ORNAMENTS (INEDIBLE)
4 oz. can (approx. 1 c.) cinnamon
1 tbsp. cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
3/4 c. applesauce
2 tbsp. white glue
In medium bowl, combine cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Add applesauce and glue; stir to combine. Work mixture with hands 2 or 3 minutes or until dough is smooth and ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Divide into 4 portions. Roll out each dough portion to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut dough with cookie cutters of desired shapes. Using straw or toothpick, make a small hole in top of ornament. Place cutouts on wire racks and allow to dry at room temperature for several days. Thread ribbon through hole in ornament. DO NOT EAT. About 32 (2-inch) ornaments.
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457 -- GREASE PAINT FOR MAKE UP
2 tsp. white shortening
5 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. white flour
Glycerin
Food color
2 1/2 tsp. unsweetened cocoa (for
brown make up)
Using spatula, blend first 3 ingredients on a plate, for a smooth paste. Add 3 to 4 drops of glycerin to make creamy (enough to do one child's face). When putting on, stroke in one direction over face. To remove: use shortening, cold cream or baby oil.
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458 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
3/4 c. cinnamon
1 tbsp. ground nutmeg
2 tbsp. ground cloves
1 tbsp. ground allspice
1 c. applesauce
Mix spices; add applesauce. On wax paper, roll dough about 1/4 inch thick. Cut shapes with cookie cutters (small shapes are easier to handle). With spatula, lift shapes to cookie sheets. Make a hole in the top of each shape with a toothpick so ribbon or string for hanging can be strung later. Let these ornaments air dry for 4 to 5 days, turning each day. Don't throw broken ones away, use them in your stove top potpourris. Ornaments last a long time.
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459 -- EASY TO MAKE FINGER PAINTS
1/2 c. cornstarch
3/4 c. cold water
2 c. hot water
2 tsp. boric acid
Food coloring or tempera paints
Several screw top jars (baby food
jars are excellent)
Mix cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water to make a smooth paste. Add hot water, stirring vigorously to prevent lumps. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup cold water and boric acid. Stir until thoroughly mixed. Divide into jars and add coloring agent, mixing thoroughly. To extend life of paint, add 1 tablespoon glycerine to mixture to retard drying process. Large paper bags work well for painting on. Have fun.
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460 -- GIANT CHALK (FOR SIDEWALK DRAWING)
Plaster of Paris
Bathroom tissue rolls
Powdered tempera paint
Mix plaster according to directions. Add color of paint desired to plaster. Stand paper rolls on foil lined cookie sheets. Pour mixture into rolls. Stir gently to remove bubbles. Let dry. Peel off paper.
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1 c. powdered tempera
2 tbsp. wall paper paste
1/4 - 1/2 c. liquid starch
Mix until thick enough to spread like frosting. Use popsicle stick to spread on cardboard.
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452 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
1 lg. bottle (4.12 oz.) ground
cinnamon (about 1 c.)
3/4 c. applesauce
Combine cinnamon and applesauce to form stiff dough, adding additional applesauce if necessary. Roll out dough to 1/4" thickness. Cut with cookie cutters. Make hole for ribbon. Carefully place on wire rack to dry. Let air dry several days, turning over occasionally. Makes 12 sweet smelling ornaments.
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453 -- SUPER PUTTY
1/4 c. Elmer's Glue
1/4 c. liquid starch
Pour glue into bowl. Slowly add liquid starch. Knead with fingers to desired consistency. If watery, add more glue. Store in covered container (not a baggie).
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454 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
1 c. applesauce
1 tbsp. nutmeg
1 tbsp. allspice
3/4 c. cinnamon
2 tbsp. ground cloves
Mix all ingredients together. Pat dough flat. Cut out into desired shapes. Poke hole at top with pencil (for hanging up later). Let air dry - couple days. Do Not Eat!
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455 -- DISAPPEARING PAINT
1/8 tsp. Mrs. Stewart's liquid bluing
2 c. water
Mix together and let the kids paint the patio. It disappears! (Bluing can be found at the grocery store in the laundry products aisle.)
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4 oz. can (approx. 1 c.) cinnamon
1 tbsp. cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
3/4 c. applesauce
2 tbsp. white glue
In medium bowl, combine cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Add applesauce and glue; stir to combine. Work mixture with hands 2 or 3 minutes or until dough is smooth and ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Divide into 4 portions. Roll out each dough portion to 1/4-inch thickness. Cut dough with cookie cutters of desired shapes. Using straw or toothpick, make a small hole in top of ornament. Place cutouts on wire racks and allow to dry at room temperature for several days. Thread ribbon through hole in ornament. DO NOT EAT. About 32 (2-inch) ornaments.
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457 -- GREASE PAINT FOR MAKE UP
2 tsp. white shortening
5 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. white flour
Glycerin
Food color
2 1/2 tsp. unsweetened cocoa (for
brown make up)
Using spatula, blend first 3 ingredients on a plate, for a smooth paste. Add 3 to 4 drops of glycerin to make creamy (enough to do one child's face). When putting on, stroke in one direction over face. To remove: use shortening, cold cream or baby oil.
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458 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
3/4 c. cinnamon
1 tbsp. ground nutmeg
2 tbsp. ground cloves
1 tbsp. ground allspice
1 c. applesauce
Mix spices; add applesauce. On wax paper, roll dough about 1/4 inch thick. Cut shapes with cookie cutters (small shapes are easier to handle). With spatula, lift shapes to cookie sheets. Make a hole in the top of each shape with a toothpick so ribbon or string for hanging can be strung later. Let these ornaments air dry for 4 to 5 days, turning each day. Don't throw broken ones away, use them in your stove top potpourris. Ornaments last a long time.
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459 -- EASY TO MAKE FINGER PAINTS
1/2 c. cornstarch
3/4 c. cold water
2 c. hot water
2 tsp. boric acid
Food coloring or tempera paints
Several screw top jars (baby food
jars are excellent)
Mix cornstarch with 1/4 cup cold water to make a smooth paste. Add hot water, stirring vigorously to prevent lumps. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture begins to boil. Remove from heat and add 1/2 cup cold water and boric acid. Stir until thoroughly mixed. Divide into jars and add coloring agent, mixing thoroughly. To extend life of paint, add 1 tablespoon glycerine to mixture to retard drying process. Large paper bags work well for painting on. Have fun.
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460 -- GIANT CHALK (FOR SIDEWALK DRAWING)
Plaster of Paris
Bathroom tissue rolls
Powdered tempera paint
Mix plaster according to directions. Add color of paint desired to plaster. Stand paper rolls on foil lined cookie sheets. Pour mixture into rolls. Stir gently to remove bubbles. Let dry. Peel off paper.
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461 -- FINGER PAINTS
12 oz. box of cold water starch
12 oz. box of soap flakes
Mix together slowly add 2 cups of cold water. Beat to consistency of whipped potatoes. Add powdered tempera paint and store in small jars.
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462 -- FUNNY FACES
1 c. sugar
3/4 c. shortening
1 egg
1/4 c. molasses
2 c. flour
1 tsp. ground ginger
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
Raisins
Maraschino cherries
Slivered almonds
Additional sugar
Cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg and molasses. Sift together dry ingredients. Mix dry ingredients into creamed mixture. Roll dough into walnut sized balls and roll in granulated sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and press down gently with fingers to make flattened cookie. Make a face on each with raisins for eyes, almond sliver for a nose and a slice of cherry for a mouth. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.
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463 -- ALMOND PASTE
1 c. whole blanched almonds or 1 1/3
c. slivered almonds
1 1/3 c. sifted powdered sugar
2 tbsp. water
1/2 tsp. almond extract (optional)
Place almonds in a single layer on cookie sheet. Bake at 300 degrees for 10 minutes. Do not brown. Cool 5 minutes. Place almonds in food processor bowl using steel blade, process for 1 minute until almonds are ground. Add sugar, water, and extract (if stronger almond flavor is desired). Process 15 seconds until a ball is formed. Use immediately or wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate. Can be frozen.
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464 -- RICH KIPOLECH DOUGH
3 c. flour
4 egg yolks
1 oz. yeast dissolved in 1/2 c. warm
water
3 c. flour sift into mixing bowl
Add yolks dissolved yeast, sugar and little salt. Mix for 2 minutes. Add the remaining 3 cups sifted flour and 1 pound margarine. Knead well for best result. Refrigerate overnight. Nut or Cocoa Filling.
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465 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
3/4 to 1 c. applesauce
1 (4.12 oz.) bottle ground cinnamon
Mix applesauce and cinnamon to form a stiff dough. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters. With a straw make hole for ribbon. Carefully put on rack to dry. Let air dry several days, turning occasionally. If desired, decorate with glittery puff paints. Makes 12 sweet smelling ornaments. No baking and simple for kids.
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466 -- FINGER PAINT
Liquid starch
Add tempera paint and use. (Can use detergent with tempera paint.)
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467 -- NURSERY SCHOOL FAVORITE RECIPE PLAY-DOUGH
2 c. water (add food coloring)
2 c. flour
1 c. salt
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tbsp. alum (a pickling spice)
Cook in well-vented area until resembles mashed potatoes. Stir bottom frequently. Knead. Store in bread bags. Completely non-toxic (unlike commercial variety). Okay for toddlers. Stores 1 year. Will not crumble. Cleans off clothes/furniture with water.
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468 -- DOUGH ART
1/4 c. flour
1/4 c. cornstarch
1/4 c. tacky glue
Few drops of Ceramcoat paint
(acrylic) or country colors of
desired paint
Mix with spoon, then knead for 5 to 8 minutes until dough becomes clay-like. Separate into 3 separate balls. Mix 4 to 5 drops of paint until dough becomes desired color. Shape into rose or flower and allow to air dry overnight. No baking required. This dough is perfect for jewelry. May also be painted. Poke holes with toothpick or may drill with electric drill and tiny bit.
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469 -- SCENTED CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
1 c. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
3/4 c. applesauce
2 tbsp. tacky glue
Combine spices. Add applesauce and glue. Knead until smooth. Divide into 4 portions. Roll to 1/4 inch thick and cut with cookie cutters. Use a toothpick to place a small hole in top of ornament. Place on plastic wrap on tray and allow to dry at room temperature for several days. Thread ribbon through hole and decorate as desired.
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470 -- FINGER PAINTS
1 env. unflavored gelatin
Cold water
1/2 c. cornstarch
4 tbsp. dishwashing liquid
1 set food coloring
Stir gelatin into 1/3 cup cold water; set aside. Measure cornstarch into a saucepan and stir in 2 1/2 cups cold water until dissolved. Bring to simmer and stir continuously until fully thickened. Remove from heat and blend in gelatin mixture and dishwashing liquid. Let cool a bit, then put into jars. Into each jar, stir in a different food coloring. Color should be very deep. Dampen paper before painting.
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12 oz. box of cold water starch
12 oz. box of soap flakes
Mix together slowly add 2 cups of cold water. Beat to consistency of whipped potatoes. Add powdered tempera paint and store in small jars.
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462 -- FUNNY FACES
1 c. sugar
3/4 c. shortening
1 egg
1/4 c. molasses
2 c. flour
1 tsp. ground ginger
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
Raisins
Maraschino cherries
Slivered almonds
Additional sugar
Cream shortening and sugar. Beat in egg and molasses. Sift together dry ingredients. Mix dry ingredients into creamed mixture. Roll dough into walnut sized balls and roll in granulated sugar. Place on ungreased cookie sheet and press down gently with fingers to make flattened cookie. Make a face on each with raisins for eyes, almond sliver for a nose and a slice of cherry for a mouth. Bake at 350 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes.
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463 -- ALMOND PASTE
1 c. whole blanched almonds or 1 1/3
c. slivered almonds
1 1/3 c. sifted powdered sugar
2 tbsp. water
1/2 tsp. almond extract (optional)
Place almonds in a single layer on cookie sheet. Bake at 300 degrees for 10 minutes. Do not brown. Cool 5 minutes. Place almonds in food processor bowl using steel blade, process for 1 minute until almonds are ground. Add sugar, water, and extract (if stronger almond flavor is desired). Process 15 seconds until a ball is formed. Use immediately or wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate. Can be frozen.
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464 -- RICH KIPOLECH DOUGH
3 c. flour
4 egg yolks
1 oz. yeast dissolved in 1/2 c. warm
water
3 c. flour sift into mixing bowl
Add yolks dissolved yeast, sugar and little salt. Mix for 2 minutes. Add the remaining 3 cups sifted flour and 1 pound margarine. Knead well for best result. Refrigerate overnight. Nut or Cocoa Filling.
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465 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
3/4 to 1 c. applesauce
1 (4.12 oz.) bottle ground cinnamon
Mix applesauce and cinnamon to form a stiff dough. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters. With a straw make hole for ribbon. Carefully put on rack to dry. Let air dry several days, turning occasionally. If desired, decorate with glittery puff paints. Makes 12 sweet smelling ornaments. No baking and simple for kids.
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Liquid starch
Add tempera paint and use. (Can use detergent with tempera paint.)
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467 -- NURSERY SCHOOL FAVORITE RECIPE PLAY-DOUGH
2 c. water (add food coloring)
2 c. flour
1 c. salt
1/2 c. cornstarch
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tbsp. alum (a pickling spice)
Cook in well-vented area until resembles mashed potatoes. Stir bottom frequently. Knead. Store in bread bags. Completely non-toxic (unlike commercial variety). Okay for toddlers. Stores 1 year. Will not crumble. Cleans off clothes/furniture with water.
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468 -- DOUGH ART
1/4 c. flour
1/4 c. cornstarch
1/4 c. tacky glue
Few drops of Ceramcoat paint
(acrylic) or country colors of
desired paint
Mix with spoon, then knead for 5 to 8 minutes until dough becomes clay-like. Separate into 3 separate balls. Mix 4 to 5 drops of paint until dough becomes desired color. Shape into rose or flower and allow to air dry overnight. No baking required. This dough is perfect for jewelry. May also be painted. Poke holes with toothpick or may drill with electric drill and tiny bit.
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469 -- SCENTED CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
1 c. cinnamon
1 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. nutmeg
3/4 c. applesauce
2 tbsp. tacky glue
Combine spices. Add applesauce and glue. Knead until smooth. Divide into 4 portions. Roll to 1/4 inch thick and cut with cookie cutters. Use a toothpick to place a small hole in top of ornament. Place on plastic wrap on tray and allow to dry at room temperature for several days. Thread ribbon through hole and decorate as desired.
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470 -- FINGER PAINTS
1 env. unflavored gelatin
Cold water
1/2 c. cornstarch
4 tbsp. dishwashing liquid
1 set food coloring
Stir gelatin into 1/3 cup cold water; set aside. Measure cornstarch into a saucepan and stir in 2 1/2 cups cold water until dissolved. Bring to simmer and stir continuously until fully thickened. Remove from heat and blend in gelatin mixture and dishwashing liquid. Let cool a bit, then put into jars. Into each jar, stir in a different food coloring. Color should be very deep. Dampen paper before painting.
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471 -- DOUGH ORNAMENTS
4 c. flour
1 c. salt
1 1/2 c. water
NEED: Ornament hangers, acrylic paints, brushes (#3 or smaller), clear polyurethane (available in small cans at hardware stores). Mix flour, salt, and water together well. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Dough is now ready to mold. Cut shapes out of rolled dough or intertwine strips to make wreaths. Insert an ornament into each shape. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until golden brown and solid. Remove from pan and place on rack to cool. Paint desired colors. When dry, coat entire piece with polyurethane. This seals the ornament and prevents it from deteriorating so that it will last for years to come.
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472 -- CREAM PUFF DOUGH
2 eggs, unbeaten
1/4 c. margarine
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 c. unsifted flour
1/2 c. cold water
Combine margarine, salt and 1/2 cup water; boil. Beat in flour with wooden spoon, do not beat over flame. Return to low heat until mixture forms a ball and leaves the side of pan. Cool. Add unbeaten eggs, room temperature, one at a time, beating until smooth and satiny. Drop by heaping tablespoons 2 inches apart on greased baking sheet. Be sure oven has been preheated to 450 degrees. Bake 10 minutes, then lower to 400 degrees about 10 minutes until lightly brown. If beads of moisture appear on puffs after they are baked, they are moist inside and will not puff. Beating is important - it develops the gluten in the flour and gives puffs a glossy look. Fill with custard, pudding, creamed chicken. You can be creative for holidays. Do not fill puffs until cold and ready to serve - as they will be soggy.
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473 -- FINGER PAINT
1 env. unflavored gelatin
1/4 c. water
1/2 c. cornstarch
3 tbsp. sugar
2 c. water
Soak gelatin in the 1/4 cup water. Combine cornstarch and sugar. Then gradually add 2 cups water. Cook slowly over low heat, stirring constantly about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add gelatin mixture. Divide into containers and add a drop or two of liquid dish detergent. Then stir in food coloring.
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474 -- FINGER PAINTS
2 c. flour
2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. cold water
2 c. boiling water
Stir until smooth. Gradually add this mixture to 2 cups boiling water, boil until smooth and thick. Add food coloring. Mix until smooth.
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475 -- SILLY PUTTY
White glue
Liquid starch
Use equal parts of white glue and liquid starch. Mix and knead to desired consistency.
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476 -- ALMOND PASTE
2 c. unskinned almonds
1/2 c. sugar or to taste
2-3 tbsp. butter
1/4 tsp. pure almond extract
Pulverize almonds in a food processor. Add sugar, butter and extract. Keep mixing until smooth and well combined. Keep stored in freezer for up to 2 months. Makes about 2 cups.
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477 -- GREASE PAINT MAKE - UP
--WHITE FORMULA:--
2 tsp. white shortening
5 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. white flour
Glycerin
Food coloring
--BROWN FORMULA:--
1 tsp. white shortening
2 1/2 tsp. unsugared cocoa
There are 2 basic formulas. Use a white under eye make up stick for good overall coverage. Use rubber spatula, blend first 3 ingredients on a white paper plate to form a smooth paste. Add 3 or 4 drops of glycerin for a creamy consistency. The yield should be enough for a childs face. Using fingers stroke in one direction, spreading over face. Mix brown formula as for white formula. Removes easily with cold cream or baby oil.
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478 -- SQUEEZE BOTTLE PAINT
1 tbsp. powdered tempra paint
1 c. liquid starch
Mix starch and paint together. Fill squeeze bottle half full and have fun!
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479 -- FINGER PAINT
1/2 c. Argo starch
1 qt. boiling water
1/2 c. Ivory flakes
1/4 c. talcum powder
Poster paint or food coloring
Glazed shelf paper
Soften starch in small amount of water. Place in saucepan and heat on medium high heat. Add boiling water and stir constantly until mixture bubbles up. Remove from heat, cool slightly. Add Ivory flakes and powder and stir until well mixed. Divide into portions and add different colorings. Use glazed shelf paper to paint. Wet on both sides with a sponge. Turn glaze side up and smooth out bubbles before spreading on paint. Variations: 1. Beat warm water into Lux or Ivory Flakes until the consistency desired. Add paint or food coloring. 2. Add a drop of food coloring to aerosol shaving soap and "paint" on a cookie sheet. 3. Mix up instant pudding with water or milk and "paint" on a cookie sheet.
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480 -- SOAP PAINT
1 c. powdered detergent
4 tbsp. liquid starch
Beat detergent and starch with rotary beater until peaks form. Tempra coloring can be added. Apply with hands, brushes or sticks.
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481 -- SILLY PUTTY
1/4 c. white glue (Elmer's)
2 tbsp. liquid starch
Mix glue and starch together well. Allow to dry until it's workable. Use on a smooth surface.
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482 -- FUN DOUGH
1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
1/2 c. water
Food coloring
Liquid soap
Mix flour and salt. Add water, a few drops of food coloring and a few drops of liquid soap. Presto - fun dough. Shape into balls or any design to hang on the Christmas tree.
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483 -- HOMEMADE FINGER PAINTS
1 c. flour
4 tsp. salt
7/8 c. cold water
Food coloring
Mix ingredients together and store in separate jar for each color you prepare.
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484 -- BUBBLE SOLUTION
1/2 gallon water
2/3 c. Dawn dish soap
3 tbsp. glycerin
Stir lightly. Leave sit overnight. Make loops of stiff wire. Let kids have fun. Even grown up kids.
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485 -- DOUGH ORNAMENTS
1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
1/2 c. water
Food dye
Poster paints
Yarn for hanging
Mix flour, salt and water together to form a ball. Divide dough into smaller pieces. Sprinkle drops of food dye to desired colors. Mix thoroughly. Form into different shapes by hand or with cookie cutters. Make a small hole near the top of ornament for hanging. Bake 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until hard. If desired, color with poster paints after ornaments are cool. Thread yarn through hole to hang.
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486 -- DOUGH ORNAMENTS
1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
1/2 c. water
Food dye
Poster paints
Yarn for hanging
Mix flour, salt and water together to form a ball. Divide dough into smaller pieces. Sprinkle drops of food dye to desired colors. Mix thoroughly. Form into different shapes by hand or with cookie cutters. Make a small hole near the top of ornament for hanging. Bake 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until hard. If desired, color with poster paints after ornaments are cool. Thread yarn through hole to hang.
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487 -- COCONUT PASTELS
1 (3 oz.) soft cream cheese
2 1/2 c. sifted confectioners' sugar
1/4 tsp. vanilla
Dash of salt
Food color (your choice color)
1/3 to 1/2 c. coconut (pecans can be
substituted)
Mix all ingredients together. Let set in refrigerator 2 to 3 hours. Roll into small balls. Place on wax paper and press down slightly. Place in refrigerator until serving time.
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488 -- ALMOND PASTE
1/2 c. ground walnuts
1 c. white bread crumbs
1 c. egg, beaten
2 tbsp. melted margarine
1/2 c. granulated sugar
4 tbsp. almond extract
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489 -- CINNAMON DOUGH ORNAMENTS
1 c. ground cinnamon
3/4 - 1 c. water
4 tbsp. white glue
Mix into thick dough. Roll as for cookies. Cut into desired shapes,. making small hole at the top for hanging. Allow to dry completely. Thread ribbon through hole and hang.
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490 -- LIBRARY PASTE
Mix in a saucepan: 1 c. sugar 1 tsp. alum 4 c. water Cook until clear and thick. Add 30 drops of oil of cloves or wintergreen (etc.) and store covered.
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4 c. flour
1 c. salt
1 1/2 c. water
NEED: Ornament hangers, acrylic paints, brushes (#3 or smaller), clear polyurethane (available in small cans at hardware stores). Mix flour, salt, and water together well. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Dough is now ready to mold. Cut shapes out of rolled dough or intertwine strips to make wreaths. Insert an ornament into each shape. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour or until golden brown and solid. Remove from pan and place on rack to cool. Paint desired colors. When dry, coat entire piece with polyurethane. This seals the ornament and prevents it from deteriorating so that it will last for years to come.
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472 -- CREAM PUFF DOUGH
2 eggs, unbeaten
1/4 c. margarine
1/8 tsp. salt
1/2 c. unsifted flour
1/2 c. cold water
Combine margarine, salt and 1/2 cup water; boil. Beat in flour with wooden spoon, do not beat over flame. Return to low heat until mixture forms a ball and leaves the side of pan. Cool. Add unbeaten eggs, room temperature, one at a time, beating until smooth and satiny. Drop by heaping tablespoons 2 inches apart on greased baking sheet. Be sure oven has been preheated to 450 degrees. Bake 10 minutes, then lower to 400 degrees about 10 minutes until lightly brown. If beads of moisture appear on puffs after they are baked, they are moist inside and will not puff. Beating is important - it develops the gluten in the flour and gives puffs a glossy look. Fill with custard, pudding, creamed chicken. You can be creative for holidays. Do not fill puffs until cold and ready to serve - as they will be soggy.
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473 -- FINGER PAINT
1 env. unflavored gelatin
1/4 c. water
1/2 c. cornstarch
3 tbsp. sugar
2 c. water
Soak gelatin in the 1/4 cup water. Combine cornstarch and sugar. Then gradually add 2 cups water. Cook slowly over low heat, stirring constantly about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add gelatin mixture. Divide into containers and add a drop or two of liquid dish detergent. Then stir in food coloring.
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474 -- FINGER PAINTS
2 c. flour
2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. cold water
2 c. boiling water
Stir until smooth. Gradually add this mixture to 2 cups boiling water, boil until smooth and thick. Add food coloring. Mix until smooth.
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475 -- SILLY PUTTY
White glue
Liquid starch
Use equal parts of white glue and liquid starch. Mix and knead to desired consistency.
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2 c. unskinned almonds
1/2 c. sugar or to taste
2-3 tbsp. butter
1/4 tsp. pure almond extract
Pulverize almonds in a food processor. Add sugar, butter and extract. Keep mixing until smooth and well combined. Keep stored in freezer for up to 2 months. Makes about 2 cups.
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477 -- GREASE PAINT MAKE - UP
--WHITE FORMULA:--
2 tsp. white shortening
5 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. white flour
Glycerin
Food coloring
--BROWN FORMULA:--
1 tsp. white shortening
2 1/2 tsp. unsugared cocoa
There are 2 basic formulas. Use a white under eye make up stick for good overall coverage. Use rubber spatula, blend first 3 ingredients on a white paper plate to form a smooth paste. Add 3 or 4 drops of glycerin for a creamy consistency. The yield should be enough for a childs face. Using fingers stroke in one direction, spreading over face. Mix brown formula as for white formula. Removes easily with cold cream or baby oil.
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478 -- SQUEEZE BOTTLE PAINT
1 tbsp. powdered tempra paint
1 c. liquid starch
Mix starch and paint together. Fill squeeze bottle half full and have fun!
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479 -- FINGER PAINT
1/2 c. Argo starch
1 qt. boiling water
1/2 c. Ivory flakes
1/4 c. talcum powder
Poster paint or food coloring
Glazed shelf paper
Soften starch in small amount of water. Place in saucepan and heat on medium high heat. Add boiling water and stir constantly until mixture bubbles up. Remove from heat, cool slightly. Add Ivory flakes and powder and stir until well mixed. Divide into portions and add different colorings. Use glazed shelf paper to paint. Wet on both sides with a sponge. Turn glaze side up and smooth out bubbles before spreading on paint. Variations: 1. Beat warm water into Lux or Ivory Flakes until the consistency desired. Add paint or food coloring. 2. Add a drop of food coloring to aerosol shaving soap and "paint" on a cookie sheet. 3. Mix up instant pudding with water or milk and "paint" on a cookie sheet.
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1 c. powdered detergent
4 tbsp. liquid starch
Beat detergent and starch with rotary beater until peaks form. Tempra coloring can be added. Apply with hands, brushes or sticks.
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481 -- SILLY PUTTY
1/4 c. white glue (Elmer's)
2 tbsp. liquid starch
Mix glue and starch together well. Allow to dry until it's workable. Use on a smooth surface.
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482 -- FUN DOUGH
1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
1/2 c. water
Food coloring
Liquid soap
Mix flour and salt. Add water, a few drops of food coloring and a few drops of liquid soap. Presto - fun dough. Shape into balls or any design to hang on the Christmas tree.
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483 -- HOMEMADE FINGER PAINTS
1 c. flour
4 tsp. salt
7/8 c. cold water
Food coloring
Mix ingredients together and store in separate jar for each color you prepare.
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484 -- BUBBLE SOLUTION
1/2 gallon water
2/3 c. Dawn dish soap
3 tbsp. glycerin
Stir lightly. Leave sit overnight. Make loops of stiff wire. Let kids have fun. Even grown up kids.
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485 -- DOUGH ORNAMENTS
1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
1/2 c. water
Food dye
Poster paints
Yarn for hanging
Mix flour, salt and water together to form a ball. Divide dough into smaller pieces. Sprinkle drops of food dye to desired colors. Mix thoroughly. Form into different shapes by hand or with cookie cutters. Make a small hole near the top of ornament for hanging. Bake 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until hard. If desired, color with poster paints after ornaments are cool. Thread yarn through hole to hang.
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1 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
1/2 c. water
Food dye
Poster paints
Yarn for hanging
Mix flour, salt and water together to form a ball. Divide dough into smaller pieces. Sprinkle drops of food dye to desired colors. Mix thoroughly. Form into different shapes by hand or with cookie cutters. Make a small hole near the top of ornament for hanging. Bake 350 degrees for 20 minutes or until hard. If desired, color with poster paints after ornaments are cool. Thread yarn through hole to hang.
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487 -- COCONUT PASTELS
1 (3 oz.) soft cream cheese
2 1/2 c. sifted confectioners' sugar
1/4 tsp. vanilla
Dash of salt
Food color (your choice color)
1/3 to 1/2 c. coconut (pecans can be
substituted)
Mix all ingredients together. Let set in refrigerator 2 to 3 hours. Roll into small balls. Place on wax paper and press down slightly. Place in refrigerator until serving time.
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488 -- ALMOND PASTE
1/2 c. ground walnuts
1 c. white bread crumbs
1 c. egg, beaten
2 tbsp. melted margarine
1/2 c. granulated sugar
4 tbsp. almond extract
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489 -- CINNAMON DOUGH ORNAMENTS
1 c. ground cinnamon
3/4 - 1 c. water
4 tbsp. white glue
Mix into thick dough. Roll as for cookies. Cut into desired shapes,. making small hole at the top for hanging. Allow to dry completely. Thread ribbon through hole and hang.
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490 -- LIBRARY PASTE
Mix in a saucepan: 1 c. sugar 1 tsp. alum 4 c. water Cook until clear and thick. Add 30 drops of oil of cloves or wintergreen (etc.) and store covered.
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491 -- PASTE
Combine 1 cup flour and 1/2 cup water. Shake in a jar with a lid until mixture is creamy.COOKED (keeps better):
Add 1/2 cup flour to 1 cup boiling water. Stir over low heat until mixture is thick and shiny. Store in covered container.
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492 -- SILLY PUTTY
Mix well: 1 part Sta-Flo liquid starch It needs to dry a bit before it is workable. It may be necessary to add a touch more glue or starch. You will have to experiment. It might not work well on a humid day. Store in an airtight container.
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493 -- FINGER PAINTS
1/2 c. dry laundry starch
1/4 c. cold water
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1/2 c. soap flakes
1 tsp. glycerine
Food coloring
Mix starch and cold water in a saucepan. Pour in the boiling water and cook over low heat until shiny. Remove from the heat and add soap and glycerine. Divide into portions and add different food coloring. Variation: Just beat warm water into Lux or Ivory Flakes until consistency desired and add food coloring.
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494 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
1 c. ground cinnamon
3/4 to 1 c. water
4 tbsp. white glue
Stir together all ingredients. The dough should be as thick as cookie dough. Refrigerate dough for 2 hours. Knead on cinnamon lined surface. Then roll 1/4 inch out with rolling pin and cut with favorite cookie cutter. To dry shapes, place on waxed paper at room temperature turning them 2 times a day for four days. Before dry use a straw to poke a hole in the ornament. Once dry use a ribbon to hang.
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495 -- HOMEMADE FINGER PAINT
Dissolve 1/2 cup cornstarch with just enough cold water to dissolve. Slowly add 4 cups of boiling water while whipping with wire whisk until smooth. Boil for 2 minutes. Divide into containers and add food coloring. Dry coloring works best.
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496 -- SIDE DISH MADE WITH FILO DOUGH
6 eggs
1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 carton (32 oz.) lg.-curd cottage
cheese
1 c. sour cream
1 lb. filo dough, thawed
1 c. melted butter
Beat eggs, then add flour and salt, mixing well. Add cottage cheese and sour cream and beat again. Heat oven to 325 degrees. Place 2 sheets of filo dough in a well buttered 13x9 inch rectangular baking dish. Brush 2 tablespoons butter over dough. Spread about 6 tablespoons cheese mixture over dough. Repeat with 2 layers of dough and 6 tablespoons of cheese mixture. Brush each layer of dough with butter. Continue layering in these quantities until only 2 sheets of dough remain and all cheese is used up. Add last 2 sheets of dough and drizzle any remaining butter over it. Bake until top is golden, about 1 hour. Cake will rise, but once removed from oven will sink to normal height. To serve, cut in squares. Serve warm as a side dish to meat or brunch dish. Serves 12.
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497 -- BUBBLE BLOWING SOLUTION
1/4 c. liquid detergent
2 1/2 tsp. sugar
9 tbsp. cooking oil
Few drops food coloring
1 3/4 qt. water
Mix detergent, sugar, oil and food coloring. Add water. Shake until sugar is dissolved. Use bubble pipes, straws or wire circles to make bubbles.
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498 -- SALT DOUGH ORNAMENTS
1/2 c. salt
3/4 c. hot water
1 1/2 - 2 c. flour
Heat glass bowl with hot water then dry out. Add salt, hot water and stir until water is warm. Add flour 1/2 cup at a time until dough is moist, not sticky. Roll and cut out. Bake 8 hours or overnight at 200 degrees. Paint with water colors and dip in Varathane Clear Finish Semi-Gloss when paint has dried.
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499 -- SALT DOUGH ORNAMENTS
1/2 c. salt, mix with
3/4 c. warm water
Add: Knead, roll out dough on floured board, cut with cookie cutters. Cut paper clips for hangers. Insert hangers before baking. Bake at 325 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Paint with acrylics and varnish. For colored dough, add food coloring to water before mixing. Keep unused dough in sealed plastic bag. Will keep in refrigerator for 2 weeks. Not edible.
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500 -- FINGER PAINT
2 c. flour
2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. cold water
2 c. hot water
Food coloring
Mix together and add cold water. Beat until smooth. Gradually add hot water. Boil until clear. Beat until smooth. Add food coloring. Store in jars.
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Combine 1 cup flour and 1/2 cup water. Shake in a jar with a lid until mixture is creamy.COOKED (keeps better):
Add 1/2 cup flour to 1 cup boiling water. Stir over low heat until mixture is thick and shiny. Store in covered container.
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492 -- SILLY PUTTY
Mix well: 1 part Sta-Flo liquid starch It needs to dry a bit before it is workable. It may be necessary to add a touch more glue or starch. You will have to experiment. It might not work well on a humid day. Store in an airtight container.
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493 -- FINGER PAINTS
1/2 c. dry laundry starch
1/4 c. cold water
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1/2 c. soap flakes
1 tsp. glycerine
Food coloring
Mix starch and cold water in a saucepan. Pour in the boiling water and cook over low heat until shiny. Remove from the heat and add soap and glycerine. Divide into portions and add different food coloring. Variation: Just beat warm water into Lux or Ivory Flakes until consistency desired and add food coloring.
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494 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS
1 c. ground cinnamon
3/4 to 1 c. water
4 tbsp. white glue
Stir together all ingredients. The dough should be as thick as cookie dough. Refrigerate dough for 2 hours. Knead on cinnamon lined surface. Then roll 1/4 inch out with rolling pin and cut with favorite cookie cutter. To dry shapes, place on waxed paper at room temperature turning them 2 times a day for four days. Before dry use a straw to poke a hole in the ornament. Once dry use a ribbon to hang.
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495 -- HOMEMADE FINGER PAINT
Dissolve 1/2 cup cornstarch with just enough cold water to dissolve. Slowly add 4 cups of boiling water while whipping with wire whisk until smooth. Boil for 2 minutes. Divide into containers and add food coloring. Dry coloring works best.
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6 eggs
1/2 c. flour
1 tsp. salt
1 carton (32 oz.) lg.-curd cottage
cheese
1 c. sour cream
1 lb. filo dough, thawed
1 c. melted butter
Beat eggs, then add flour and salt, mixing well. Add cottage cheese and sour cream and beat again. Heat oven to 325 degrees. Place 2 sheets of filo dough in a well buttered 13x9 inch rectangular baking dish. Brush 2 tablespoons butter over dough. Spread about 6 tablespoons cheese mixture over dough. Repeat with 2 layers of dough and 6 tablespoons of cheese mixture. Brush each layer of dough with butter. Continue layering in these quantities until only 2 sheets of dough remain and all cheese is used up. Add last 2 sheets of dough and drizzle any remaining butter over it. Bake until top is golden, about 1 hour. Cake will rise, but once removed from oven will sink to normal height. To serve, cut in squares. Serve warm as a side dish to meat or brunch dish. Serves 12.
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497 -- BUBBLE BLOWING SOLUTION
1/4 c. liquid detergent
2 1/2 tsp. sugar
9 tbsp. cooking oil
Few drops food coloring
1 3/4 qt. water
Mix detergent, sugar, oil and food coloring. Add water. Shake until sugar is dissolved. Use bubble pipes, straws or wire circles to make bubbles.
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498 -- SALT DOUGH ORNAMENTS
1/2 c. salt
3/4 c. hot water
1 1/2 - 2 c. flour
Heat glass bowl with hot water then dry out. Add salt, hot water and stir until water is warm. Add flour 1/2 cup at a time until dough is moist, not sticky. Roll and cut out. Bake 8 hours or overnight at 200 degrees. Paint with water colors and dip in Varathane Clear Finish Semi-Gloss when paint has dried.
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499 -- SALT DOUGH ORNAMENTS
1/2 c. salt, mix with
3/4 c. warm water
Add: Knead, roll out dough on floured board, cut with cookie cutters. Cut paper clips for hangers. Insert hangers before baking. Bake at 325 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes. Paint with acrylics and varnish. For colored dough, add food coloring to water before mixing. Keep unused dough in sealed plastic bag. Will keep in refrigerator for 2 weeks. Not edible.
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500 -- FINGER PAINT
2 c. flour
2 tsp. salt
2 1/2 c. cold water
2 c. hot water
Food coloring
Mix together and add cold water. Beat until smooth. Gradually add hot water. Boil until clear. Beat until smooth. Add food coloring. Store in jars.
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