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An Online Newsletter Celebrating Native America

 

November 3, 2001 - Issue 48

 
 

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Winter Boredom Cures

 
 

It's that time of year. Cold and rainy days keep us in and sooner or later we hear..."I'm bored!!!" These homemade craft supplies will provide you and your kids with hours of fun. Parental Supervision needed for these projects.

 

 

 

Finger Paint

 

Ingredients:

  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 1 pkg. unflavored gelatin (1/4 ounce)
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • food coloring or poster paint
Directions:  
Mix the cornstarch with 3/4 cup cold water into a paste. Take the remaining 1/4 cup of cold water and soak the gelatin in it. Pour the 2 cups of boiling water slowly over the cornstarch mixture while stirring. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture boils and is clear. Remove from heat. Stir in gelatin. Cool and divide into separate jars. Add color. To store place in airtight container in the refrigerator.
   

Modeling Dough

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup salt
  • 1/2 cup water

 

Directions:  
Mix the flour and the salt together first. Add water and mix until it starts to pull away from the bowl. Turn the dough out onto a board and knead until smooth and elastic. This dough dries very quickly while working with it pinch off only what you need and store the rest in a bag until you need more. To help pieces stick together (if you're making a snowman for instance and wanted three balls put together) make a paste of flour and water and use it like glue when putting the pieces together. Once the project is finished, fire in the oven at 175 degrees. You'll have to check each piece periodically as the thicker the piece the longer the dry time. If you desire you may paint your piece. It's usually a good idea to seal it with varnish.

A good tip for making hair is to push a small amount of dough through a garlic press.
   

Play Dough

 

    Ingredients:

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tarter
  • 1 teaspoon oil
  • 1/4 cup salt
  • food coloring
Directions:  
Mix all ingredients (add food coloring last). Stir over medium heat until smooth. Remove from pan, let cool slightly, and knead until blended and smooth. Store in a plastic bag or airtight container when cooled.
   

Powdered Milk Paint

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup Powdered Nonfat Milk
  • 1/2 Cup Water
  • Powdered Paint Pigment

Directions:  
Mix milk and water. Stir until dissolved. Combine only as much medium with powdered pigment as needed. You may mix this right on the palette. This paint dries quickly to a glossy, opaque finish. It is chip resistant. Clean up with soap and water. Store in a tightly covered jar in the refrigerator for several weeks.

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