Clay Dough

There are a number of recipes that can be used to make homemade play dough with the consistency, color and even smell of the store-bought version. However, few of these easy-to-make doughs have the malleability or texture of sculpting clay, making them fun to play with but difficult to create with. If you're looking for the ability to... more »

If the soot and smoke hasn't been allowed to sit for too long, it is possible to clean it off using modeling clay or children's play dough. Press the clay or dough firmly against the soiled or sooty areas and then peel it away--it will lift the dirt and soot away from the brick. Turn the clay over to a clean surface and repeat until... more »

Playing with clay dough is a staple of childhood pastimes. Use this simple recipe which dries and hardens without baking to fill up a long rainy day. more »

Whether Grandma lives just down the street or thousands of miles away, there are many ways that you and your children can make her feel loved and appreciated on Mother's Day. more »

If you have a love of both sculpting crafts and cars, what better way to combine them than with a clay model car? The shape and structure of a four-wheel sedan makes it the perfect easy clay project for a beginning sculptor, young or old. These plans can make a toy for your favorite youngster, or serve as a craft project you can enjoy... more »