Category Archives: Crafty Corner

This is a really cool recipe to make a clay that when it dries it looks like porcelain.  Use it to make small items.  We have used it to make tiny animals and delicate flowers.   1 slice of white bread, crusts given to the birds 1 tablespoon tacky glue Acrylic paint in desired color Small disposable container Craft popsicle stick (Optional: cold cream)   Break the bread into small pieces and put into a … Continue reading →

Here are a few basic craft medium recipes. I’m sure that most have these, but just in case:  Paper Mâché  1 part flour 2 parts water pinch of salt (to prevent molding)  or  2 parts white glue 1 part water  or  1 part liquid starch 1 part cold water   Mix ingredients together to a consistency like thin glue, trying to get rid of lumps.  We use our hands for this. Dip newspaper strips into … Continue reading →