Description
Create fun clay monsters with kids using simple ingredients and instructions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup salt
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Mixing bowl
- Cookie sheet
- Wax paper or plastic wrap
- Non-stick spray (optional)
- Rolling pin (optional)
- Baking utensils (optional for decorating)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour and salt. Stir until well combined.
- Pour in the water and vegetable oil. Add food coloring if desired. Mix until a dough forms.
- Dust a clean surface with flour, and knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth and pliable.
- Divide the dough into smaller portions for different colors. Roll, pinch, and shape the dough into monster designs.
- Add details using small beads or buttons for eyes and mouths. Get creative with textures!
- Optional: Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C). Place the monsters on a cookie sheet lined with wax paper and bake for 30 minutes to an hour depending on thickness. Allow to cool before handling.
Notes
- Adjust the consistency of the dough with more flour or water as needed.
- Use various tools for texture creation.
- Store any unused dough in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-60 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Mixing, kneading, baking
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 monster
- Calories: Varies based on size and ingredients used
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg