Playdough

From Mrs. Dowdle (Cascade Elem. Art Teacher)

½ cup cornstarch

1 cup baking soda

¾ cup COLD water

food coloring optional

Mix together cornstarch and baking soda in a medium pan. Add cold water all at one time and stir until smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture reaches the consistency of slightly dry mashed potatoes. Remove from heat and cool slightly. Spoon out and knead. Store in an airtight container. This makes a very smooth white easy to handle dough. Objects may be dried at room temperature and painted or you may add a few drops of food coloring to the mixture.


Note:
I made this the other day and forgot to take pictures. I only had 1/2 cup soda, so I substituted 1/2 cup salt for the rest of the soda. It turned out fine.