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weaving on straws. MAK note: Try dowels or sticks, pipes, ....?
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Make Beeswax Non Toxic Crayons. Make Beeswax Non Toxic Crayons Tools needed for this project Saucepan Can 1 part grated soap 1 part beeswax Paste food coloring Molds Directions: Melt the beeswax in a small clean recycled can placed in boiling water. Add the grated soap Stir until the soap melts and the mixture is smooth. Color the mixture with concentrated paste food colors (available in the cake decorating aisle). Pour wax mixture into molds. NOTE: Use separate cans for making individual colors After testing the crayon, it can be melted again and more pigment added. Use ivory soap or for harder crayons glycerin soap Mix colors to make rainbow crayons Make shapes-Use ice cube molds, cup cake molds etc- Tools needed for this project Saucepan Can 1 part grated soap 1 part beeswax Paste food coloring Molds Directions: Melt the beeswax in a small clean recycled can placed in boiling water. Add the grated soap Stir until the soap melts and the mixture is smooth. Color the mixture with concentrated paste food colors (available in the cake decorating aisle). Pour wax mixture into molds. NOTE: Use separate cans for making individual colors After testing the crayon, it can be melted again and more pigment added. Use ivory soap or for harder crayons glycerin soap Mix colors to make rainbow crayons Make shapes-Use ice cube molds, cup cake molds etc-
Make air dried porcelain. MAK note: So is this white cornstarch dough? I'll check.
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MaryAnn F Kohl In a mixing bowl (or non-stick pan) mix 3 cups of white glue and 3 cups of cornstarch. Add one tablespoon of white vinegar, one tablespoon of glycerin, 2 tablespoons of canola oil. Blend thoroughly with a wooden spoon. Heat in a microwave oven or in a saucepan on the stove. For microwave heating: Cook in a microwave-compatible recipient for 2 to 3 minutes on high (for a 800W oven; longer for a less powerful oven). Stop every 30 seconds to mix. During the last 30 seconds, stop every 10 seconds to check the consistency of the mixture. As soon as the dough becomes thick and lumpy (like ricotta cheese), remove from the oven. Stove top: Cook in a saucepan over low heat for about 15 minutes. Stir with a wooden spoon. As soon as the dough becomes thick and lumpy (like ricotta cheese) and starts to pull away from the side of the pan, remove from heat. Cooking is the only tricky step to making cold porcelain. You need to cook just long enough to thicken the dough but not too long, otherwise it will be too hard and impossible to work with. Coat your working surface and your ...
Mix equal parts of boiling water and Epsom Salts in a glass (1/4 cup of each should be plenty). Stir until the salts are dissolved and let cool. *Winter crafts*
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Homemade sticker glue (MAK note: also found in book, Art with Anything)
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MYO Glitter out of Tin Foil! * Baking Pan * Tin Foil * 1/4 cup of salt * 1/2 teaspoon of food coloring * Preheat an oven to 350 degrees. Directions: * Mix 1/4 cup of salt with a 1/2 teaspoon of food coloring in a small bowl until the salt is uniformly colored. * Spread the mixture out in an even layer on a foil-lined baking sheet. * Bake in the oven for ten minutes. Allow your homemade glitter to cool before using it. NOTE: * You may also store it in an air tight container for several months. * This glitter can be used for almost any type of project and may even be mixed with glue for special crafts.
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MaryAnn F Kohl 1 C. cornstarch 3 T. sugar 1/2 t. salt 2 c. cold water food coloring or natural dyes. Directions: MIX: Combine all ingredients except coloring in a medium saucepan Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool. Divide into containers and add coloring. NOTE: This homemade finger paint works best when used immediately. It is washable, but you may want to cover and protect things that are not stain resistant before painting.