Craft Recipes 5

Craft Recipes 5

525 -- FACE PAINT

1 tsp. cornstarch

1/2 tsp. water

1/2 tsp. cold cream (any brand)

Food coloring

In a muffin tin fill individual sections with the face paint mixture.*Middle age is when you have two

choices and you choose

the one that gets you home earlier.

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526 -- FINGER PAINT

3 tbsp. sugar

1/2 c. cornstarch

2 c. cold water

In a saucepan, mix together sugar and cornstarch. Add cold water. Heat mixture on medium heat, stirring continuously for 5 minutes. Remove from heat. Separate into 4 containers. Add a few drops of food coloring and a dash of dish detergent. Mix together.

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527 -- CORNSTARCH ORNAMENTS

1 box soda

1 c. cornstarch

1 1/2 c. water

Mix well on stove, moderate heat. Stir with wooden spoon. Cook to consistency of dry potatoes. Let cool in pot. Roll out like dough. Cut with cutter. Decorate with red or green pen. Makes 50.

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528 -- UNCOOKED ORNAMENTS

2 c. salt

2/3 c. water

1 c. cornstarch

1/2 c. cold water

Mix and heat in saucepan the water and salt. Mix and stir cornstarch and water. Pour cornstarch mixture into first mixture. Stir over heat. Roll out between two pieces of waxed paper and cut out with cookie cutter. Does not require baking. Let the cookies air dry for 2 to 3 days. Then paint. Yield: 3-4 dozen.

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529 -- FINGER PAINT

Mix together dry tempera colors with either liquid detergent or liquid starch and use as finger paint.

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530 -- PASTE

3 tbsp. flour

1 tsp. salt

1 tbsp. vinegar

1/2 c. water

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531 -- FUN DOUGH

1 1/2 c. flour

1/2 c. salt

1/2 c. water

Food coloring

1/4 c. vegetable oil or a few drops

of liquid detergent

Mix the flour and salt together in a bowl. Slowly add the water, oil and food coloring. Knead the dough well and shape into several small balls. Store the dough in a tightly closed container or plastic bag and keep in the refrigerator. This is an excellent recipe for those many school projects where the students need to "build" a model.

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532 -- PLAY - DOUGH (STOVE TOP RECIPE)

ix in medium pot:

1 c. white flour

1/4 c. salt

2 tbsp. cream of tartar

ombine and add:

1 c. water

2 tsp. vegetable food coloring

1 tbsp. oil

Cook over medium heat and stir together about 3-5 minutes. It will look like a "globby" mess and you'll be sure it's not turning out, but it will. When it forms a ball in the center of the pot, turn out and knead on a lightly floured surface. Store in an airtight container or plastic bag. Edible but not real tasty!

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533 -- CINNAMON CUT - OUT ORNAMENTS

One recipe makes approximately 15 ornaments. Do not eat these. 1 c. cinnamon

1 c. applesauce, room temperature

Cookie cutters in various shapes

Straws or toothpicks

Ribbon for ties

Mix together the cinnamon and applesauce until smooth. Turn out onto a surface sprinkled with cinnamon and roll out to 1/4 inch thickness or more. Using cookie cutters, cut out desired shapes. Use the straws or toothpicks to make holes for hanging. Line a cookie tin with wax paper. Carefully transfer ornaments to cookie tin. Let air dry 3 or 4 days turning often and carefully. When completely dry, thread narrow ribbon through hole for hanging. If you want to enhance the cinnamon smell, sprinkle ornaments with a few drops of cinnamon oil. The ornaments can be kept indefinately, just store in Ziploc bag.

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534 -- PASTE

1 c. flour

3 c. water

1 tsp. benzoate of soda or salisylic

acid

Vegetable coloring

Prepare as for starch and boil for five minutes.

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535 -- FINGER PAINT

1 qt. boiling water

3/4 c. soap flakes

1 tsp. glycerine

3/4 c. laundry starch

A few drops of clove or wintergreen

oil

Poster paint of desired color

Moisten starch, pour into boiling water. Stir until thick and smooth. Remove from heat and add soap flakes. Stir until dissolved. Add starch mixture to color while still warm. Add oil of cloves or wintergreen to keep it fresh. Add glycerine after mixture cools. Paint on a glazed surface (shelf paper).

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536 -- BUBBLE SOLUTION

1/3 c. dish soap or baby shampoo

1 1/4 c. water

2 tsp. sugar

1 drop food coloring

Combine ingredients, use with store bought wand or shape hanger or wire into circle with hand, dip and blow!

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537 -- HOMEMADE SILLY PUTTY

2 parts Elmer's white glue

1 part Sta-Flo liquid starch

Mix well. Putty must dry a bit before it is workable. It may be necessary to add a bit more glue or starch, you will have to experiment. Store in an air tight container. Homemade Silly Putty has the same nasty characteristics of commercial Silly Putty. Beware of contact with clothes and carpet. Putty doesn't bounce or pick up pictures, but it makes a gooey delight your kids will love.

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538 -- NO COOK PASTE

A handful of flour

Water

A pinch of salt

Gradually add water to flour and mix until gooey. Add salt. This recipe can also be used as a quickie finger paint by adding some food coloring and working it on heavy paper or cardboard. Also works well as a paper mache paste.

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539 -- LIBRARY PASTE

1 c. flour

1 c. sugar

1 tsp. alum

4 c. water

Oil of cloves or wintergreen

Mix ingredients in a saucepan. Cook until clear and thick. Add 30 drops oil of cloves or winter green and store in a covered container. (If you can't find alum at the grocery store, it is available at the drugstore.)

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540 -- FINGER PAINTS

3 tbsp. sugar

1/2 c. cornstarch

2 c. cold water

Food coloring

Pinch of detergent

Mix sugar and cornstarch in a pot. Add water. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until well blended. Divide into small containers (small margarine tubs work well). Add food coloring to each, plus a pinch of detergent for easier clean up. Stir, cool and store tightly covered. Plus a pinch of detergent facilitates clean up.

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541 -- FINGER PAINTS

1/2 c. dry laundry starch

1/4 c. cold water

1 1/2 c. boiling water

1/2 c. soap flakes

1 tsp. glycerine

Food coloring

Mix starch and cold water in a saucepan. Pour in the boiling water and cook over low heat until shiny. Remove from the heat and add soap and glycerine. Divide the portions and add different food coloring.

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542 -- SOAPY FINGER PAINTS

Beat warm water into Lux or Ivory Flakes to desired consistency and add paint or food coloring. If you don't wish to go the trouble to mix finger paints, add a drop of food coloring to aerosol shaving soap and let your child do his thing on a cookie sheet.

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543 -- HOMEMADE PAINT

Mix 1 teaspoon water and 1 teaspoon dishwashing liquid with 1/2 teaspoon food coloring.

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544 -- INVISIBLE INKS

Use any one of the following to write your message on plain white paper. 7-Up Apple juice Milk Or mix together 1 teaspoon sugar or salt and 2 teaspoons water. After you've written your message using a cotton swab, paint brush or your finger, let it dry completely. Then have your friend hold the paper over a hot light bulb (but not too close). Your message will turn brown and then your friend can read it.

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545 -- SIDEWALK CHALK

To make 1 stick: 1/3 - 1/2 c. water Tempera paint (powdered is best) Mix in either a bowl or a zip-lock bag the plaster of Paris and powdered paint or the plaster of Paris and 1/3 cup water plus a little liquid paint. Add more water if necessary, until mixture is the consistency of pancake batter. As you mix the batter it will start to thicken and get hot. Pour into a zip-lock bag and push it to the bottom. Roll the bag up and place in a toilet paper roll to form a round stick. Let set for 24 to 48 hours, unroll bag and open up so that air can get to it. Let set another 24 hours or so (the harder it is, the longer it'll last).

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546 -- ANNE'S DOUGH BOYS

2 c. flour

1 tsp. baking powder

1/2 tsp. salt

2/3 c. water (cold)

1 tbsp. melted butter

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547 -- PASTELITOS

1/2 lb. dried apricots (other dried

fruits may be used)

1 1/2 c. water

1 c. sugar

PASTRY:

4 c. flour

1 1/2 tsp. salt

1 1/2 c. shortening

1/2 to 3/4 c. ice cold water

TOPPING:

1 1/2 tsp. sugar

1/2 tsp. cinnamon

Cook dried fruit in water in a covered saucepan until tender, about 3 hours. Add more water if needed to prevent burning. Add 1 cup sugar to pulp and cook until thick, approximately 1 hour. Mash fruit so no large chunks of fruit remain. Allow fruit to cool while preparing pastry and before spreading. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Prepare pastry by sifting dry ingredients into bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add ice water slowly until dough binds together. Divide dough in half and roll each half out, very thin, on floured surface to fit 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 inch cookie sheet. Spread fruit mixture evenly over pastry. Place second layer of pastry over fruit filling. Press edges together to seal. Sprinkle with mixture of sugar and cinnamon. Make several vent openings with knife. Bake 30 minutes. Cool and cut into 2 inch squares. 40 squares.

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548 -- BAKER'S DOUGH

4 c. flour

1 c. salt

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1 1/2 c. water

Mix together until a doughy consistency. Roll out with rolling pin. Cut with cookie cutters. Place on cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes.

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549 -- SIMPLE BASIC YEAST DOUGH

2 pkg. active dry yeast

1/2 c. warm (not hot) water

3/4 c. warm (not hot) milk

1/2 c. butter or margarine, melted

3/4 c. sugar

3 eggs, well beaten

1 tsp. salt

5-5 1/2 c. flour

1. Add yeast to water. Let stand a few minutes, stir to dissolve. 2. Combine milk, butter and sugar. Cool to lukewarm. Add eggs, salt and 2 cups flour; beat thoroughly. Stir in yeast mixture. Blend in remaining flour; beat 5 minutes. Do not knead. Brush with shortening. Cover and let rise until double in bulk (about 1 hour). 3. Turn out lightly floured surface. Knead 1 minute. Shape into the following Cinnamon Rolls.CINNAMON ROLLS:

Oven temperature 375 degrees. Time 20-25 minutes. Yield 2 1/2 dozen. Divide "Simple Basic Yeast Dough" into 2 equal portions. Roll into a 12 inch square, spread with 1/2 cup softened butter or margarine and sprinkle with mixture of 1/2 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon. Roll up tightly. Seal well by pinching edges of roll together. Cut into 3/4 inch slices. Place a little apart in greased 9 x 13 inch pan. Let rise until doubled in bulk (about 30 minutes). Bake in moderately hot oven (375 degrees) 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Frost with confectioners' glaze.

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550 -- WALNUT BUBBLE

1 loaf frozen bread dough

4 oz. pkg. butterscotch pudding (not

instant)

1/2 c. brown sugar

1/2 c. chopped nuts

1 tbsp. ground cinnamon

6 tbsp. melted margarine

Thaw dough in refrigerator overnight. Quarter loaf lengthwise; cut each quarter into 8 cubes (32 in all). Combine dry pudding, brown sugar, nuts and cinnamon; dip each cube into melted margarine then pudding mixture. Place in greased tube pan or bundt pan, 2 or 3 layers. Drizzle remaining margarine and sprinkle remaining pudding mixture over all. Cover and let rise 1 hour. Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 20 minutes. Let stand in pan 2 minutes before inverting onto plate.

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551 -- SWEET DOUGH

2 c. milk

4 tsp. salt

1 1/2 c. sugar

1/2 c. cooking oil

5 well beaten eggs

1 c. water

4 pkg. dry yeast

12 or so c. flour

Scald milk. Pour over salt, sugar and shortening. Cool to lukewarm. Add beaten eggs and yeast soaked in a cup of water at 115 degrees. Stir in flour using only enough so dough can be kneaded. Grease dough, cover and let rise until double. Knead down and when doubled again, make into rolls, buns, and coffee cake. Let rise again and bake at 350 degrees for 15-20 minutes.

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552 -- BASIC SWEET DOUGH

Add: 2 eggs 1 1/2 tsp. salt 1/4 c. sugar 1/4 c. shortening 4 to 4 1/2 c. sifted flour Turn out on floured board and knead into smooth, elastic dough. Let rise until double in size (about 1 hour). Punch down and let rest 5 to 10 minutes, covered. Shape into rolls or coffee cakes. Let rise in pan until doubled. Plain rolls may be baked at 375 degrees about 25 minutes. Makes 24 rolls. Note: In yeast doughs, instead of scalding the milk, you may use half evaporated milk and half warm water, if you wish.

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553 -- PASTELITOS DE BODA

3/4 c. butter, room temp.

1/2 c. confectioners' sugar

2 tsp. vanilla

2 c. sifted all-purpose flour

1/4 tsp. salt

1 c. finely chopped walnuts

1/4 c. heavy cream

Confectioners' sugar (sprinkled)

Cream together butter and sugar; add vanilla. Add flour, salt and nuts. Add creamy; knead lightly. Form into a roll 2 1/2 inches in diameter; roll up in plastic wrap. Chill several hours or overnight. With sharp knife, cut in 1/4 inch slices. Place on ungreased cookie sheets; bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes or until delicately browned around edges. Remove to wire cooling rack. While still hot, roll in or sprinkle with confectioners' sugar. Good served with hot chocolate. Yield: about 3 dozen.

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554 -- BASIC DOUGH

1 c. butter or margarine, softened

1 1/2 c. confectioners' sugar

1 egg

1 tsp. vanilla

2 1/2 c. Gold Medal flour*

Mix butter, sugar, egg and vanilla thoroughly. Blend in flour. Divide dough in half.GERMAN LOVE COOKIES:

To 1/2 Basic Dough (above), mix in: 1/4 c. dark molasses 1/2 tsp. grated lemon peel 1/2 tsp. each cinnamon, cloves, allspice & nutmeg Cover, chill at least 2 hours. Heat oven to 375 degrees. Roll dough 1/4 inch thick on well-floured cloth-covered board. Cut into rectangles, 2 1/2 x 1 1/2 inches. Bake on ungreased baking sheet 10 to 12 minutes or until no imprint remains when lightly touched with finger. While warm, brush cookies with Lemon Glaze, blend: 1 tbsp. lemon juice 1 1/2 tsp. water Few drops food color, if desired Makes about 2 1/2 dozen.SWEDISH RUBY DROPS:

Heat oven to 375 degrees. Shape 1/2 Basic Dough (above) by rounded teaspoonfuls into balls. If desired, roll balls in colored sugars or dip in slightly beaten egg white and roll in finely chopped nuts. Place 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheet; press thumb deeply into center of each. Bake 10 to 12 minutes or until set but not brown. Cool. Fill thumbprint with favorite jelly. Makes about 3 dozen.NORWEGIAN WREATHS:

Heat oven to 375 degrees. To 1/2 Basic Dough (above), mix in 1 teaspoon grated orange peel. Shape dough by rounded teaspoonfuls into pencil-like strips about 5 inches long. Form each strip into a circle, overlapping 1/2 inch at each end. Brush tops lightly with slightly beaten egg white; sprinkle with granulated sugar. Press bits of red candied cherries on center of overlap for holly berries; add little leaves of green candied cherries or citron. Bake on ungreased baking sheet 8 to 10 minutes or until set but not brown. Immediately remove from baking sheet. Makes about 3 dozen.

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555 -- HELPERS' FUN

Mom makes her favorite sugar or drop cookie recipe. Spoons out on waxed paper. Then she lets me press into circles and place on cookie sheet. The best is creating decorative cookies from sprinkles, Hershey drops or peanut butter drops, red hots, etc. that mom puts in bowls and I have all the fun. After she cooks them, I serve (or share with those who are ill) and enjoy my masterpieces.

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556 -- PASTEL PATTIES

1/2 c. Karo light corn syrup

1/3 c. margarine

1 tsp. vanilla

1/2 tsp. salt

1 lb. confectioners' sugar

Beat Karo syrup with margarine, vanilla, and salt. Mix in confectioners' sugar. Knead until smooth. Tint with food color. Shape into 1 1/2 inch patties; top with nut halves.

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557 -- HERMAN DOUGH STARTER

2 c. flour

2 c. warm water

1 env. (1/4 oz.) active dry yeast

Let Herman incubate overnight in a loosely covered container in a warm place. The next day add 1/2 cup sugar, 1 cup milk and 1 cup flour and stir with a wooden spoon. Then refrigerate and stir at least once a day. On the fifth day feed him again. At the end of 10 days give a cup to a friend, keep a cup and feed it and use remaining two cups to make coffee cake, crumpets, cake, oatmeal cookies or even blueberry pancakes. Or you could experiment and make pizza dough. If you can't use Herman on the 10th day, feed him a teaspoon sugar, then use the next day. Whole wheat flour may be used also.HERMAN FOOD:

1 c. flour

1 c. milk

1/2 c. sugar

Mix flour, milk and sugar; makes one batch of Herman Food. Mix food with Herman Starter (the mixture will be lumpy). Cover bowl loosely with plastic wrap and store in refrigerator. Stir daily. On fifth day feed again.

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558 -- SUMMER PASTELS

2 c. soft butter

2 c. sifted confectioners' sugar

4 1/2 c. Gold Medal flour

1/2 tsp. salt

Mix butter, sugar and salt thoroughly. Measure flour by dip-level- pour method. Add flour and blend with hands. If dough is dry, add 1 to 2 tablespoons milk. Divide dough into thirds. Add 9 different food coloring and flavoring from variations listed below to each third. Mold into 3 long, smooth rolls, about 2 inches in diameter. Place on waxed paper and roll in trim. Wrap tightly and chill until stiff (several hours or overnight). Heat oven to 375 degrees. Slice cookies 1/8 inch thick. Place on ungreased baking sheet. Bake 7 to 9 minutes. Do not brown. Makes about 10 dozen.GREEN COOKIES:

Add 2 tablespoons grated lemon rind and few drops of green food coloring. Roll in nonparellels.PINK COOKIES:

1/2 to 1 tsp. peppermint flavoring

Few drops red food coloring

Roll in red crystal sugar.CHOCOLATE:

Add 2 squares semi-sweet chocolate (2 ounce) melted. Roll in chocolate shot.YELLOW:

Add 2 tablespoons grated orange rind, few drops yellow food coloring. Roll in chopped nuts.

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559 -- COLD DOUGH

8 c. flour

8 egg yolks

1 lb. butter or oleo

1 lb. Crisco

1 pt. sour cream

1 lg. yeast

Dissolve yeast in 1/2 cup warm water. Mix everything together and put in refrigerator overnight or at least 8 to 9 hours. Roll a little at a time on flour and sugar, more sugar. Bake on ungreased pans until brown at 375 degrees about 15 to 20 minutes. Use filling of your choice.

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560 -- COLD DOUGH

10 c. sifted flour

1 tsp. salt

1 lb. butter

1 lb. Crisco

8 egg yolks

1 lg. yeast, 1/4 c. water, dilute

1 pt. sour cream

Mix as for cold dough (dry ingredients, butter, Crisco, eggs, yeast, sour cream). Chill overnight. Roll out dough in granulated sugar. Bake at 350 degrees for 15 to 20 minutes.FILLING:

1 c. milk

1/2 stick butter

Heat together. Sugar to taste (1 c.) Add more milk to get moist enough (about 1/2 cup more).

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561 -- PASTEL DE COCA

1 Caja de Yellow cake mix

1 Caja de pudding instantaneo

(chocolate)

1 1/3 taza de coca

4 huevos

2/3 taza de aceite (vegetal)

Engrasar y harinar un molde. Mientras revuelve todos los ingredientes con una batidora. Heche esto en el molde preparado y lo pone a hornear a 350 grados por 45 minutes. BETUN:

6 cucharadas de coca

2 cucharadas de cocoa

1 barra de mantequilla o margarina

1 caja de azucar glas (conf. sugar)

1 taza de nueces picadas

Calentar la coca hasta hervir. Remover del fuego y agregue azucar glas y cocoa. Revuelva bien y agregue las nueces. Ponga encima del pastel cuando todavia este caliente.

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562 -- PASTELITOS DE BOMBONES

50 bombones

1/2 barra de mantequilla

5 tazas de rice crispies (maizoro)

Derretir mantequilla y agregar los 50 bombones meneando constantemente; saque del fuego y agreguele las 5 tazas del rice crispies (maizoro). Vaciar esto en un molde cuadrado y dejarlo por 15 minutes. No lo toque porque esta muy pegajoso. Cuando pasen los 15 minutos, lo extiende a las orillas, lo corta en cuadritos y lo deja por dos horas; despues que pase este tiempo, puede comerse.

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563 -- PASTEL DE ZANAHORIA

1 taza de zanahoria rallada

1 1/2 taza de aceite (Wesson)

4 huevos

2 tazas de azucar

3 tazas de harina

3 cucharaditas de canela

2 cucharaditas de polvo de hornear

2 cucharaditas de baking soda

1/2 cucharadita de sal

EXTRA:

1 bote de 8 oz. pina partida (crushed)

1 taza de nueces en pedazos

1 taza de pasas

Revolver los cuatro primeros ingredientes, luego agregue los demas batiendo bien con la batidora. Despues agregue los extra ingredientes pero estos no los bata con la batidora sino que los revuelva nada mas. Cocine por 1 hora y 15 min. a 350 grados.BETUN (FROSTING):

1 caja de azucar glas (powder sugar)

1 barra de mantequilla

1 (8 oz.) queso Philadelphia cream

cheese

Batir bien y agregar arriba del pastel cuando este completamente frio.

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564 -- PASTEL DE PINA

6 oz. de mantequilla

1 taza de azucar

3 1/2 taza de harina (cernir 3 veces

antes de medir)

5 huevos

1 cucharada de royal

1/4 cucharadita de sal

1 1/2 taza de pina envasada cortada

en trocitos

1 taza de jugo de pina

Manera de prepararse: Prepare 2 moldes engrasandolos y rociar con harina Cernir harina, royal y sal. En la batidora a velocidad med. cremar la mantequilla y agregar el azucar, poco a poco agregar los huevos 1 a 1 batiendo bien despues de cada uno, agregar la pina y batir bien. Poner los ingredientes secos con el jugo. Bata solamente lo necesario. Si bate mucho la pasta queda dura. Hornear en el horno precalentado a 350 durante 25 o 30 minutos.

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565 -- BASIC DOUGH

1/2 c. butter or margarine

1/2 c. shortening

1 c. white sugar

1 c. brown sugar

2 eggs

3 c. flour

1/2 tsp. salt

3 tsp. cream of tartar

2 tsp. soda

1 tsp. vanilla

12 oz. chocolate chips, peanuts,

raisins, or M&M's

Cream butter, shortening, and sugar. Add eggs, then add dry ingredients, vanilla, and chips. Bake at 350 degrees for 8-10 minutes.

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566 -- FRIENDSHIP STARTER DOUGH

1/2 tsp. dry yeast

1 oz. warm water

1 tbsp. sugar

1 tbsp. vinegar

1/2 tsp. salt

1 c. flour

1 c. milk, room temperature

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Add all ingredients in a bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Let stand in warm place 2 days to ferment. It will become bubbly and have a sour smell. After second day, start your friendship bread or cake recipe.

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567 -- SHORTBREAD DOUGH

2 c. powdered sugar

2 c. soft butter or margarine

2 egg yolks

4 c. flour

1 c. cornstarch

In large bowl, combine powdered sugar and butter; cream well, until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks; blend well. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour and cornstarch, stir until mixture forms a smooth dough. Shape and flavor as you desire.

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568 -- SOAP PAINT

1 c. powdered detergent

4 tbsp. liquid starch

Beat detergent and starch with rotary beater until peaks form. Tempra coloring can be added. Apply with hands, brushes or sticks.

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569 -- FINGER PAINT

1/2 c. Argo starch

1 qt. boiling water

1/2 c. Ivory flakes

1/4 c. talcum powder

Poster paint or food coloring

Soften starch in a small amount of cold water. Over medium-low heat, add boiling water stirring constantly until mixture bubbles up. Remove from heat, let cool somewhat and add Ivory flakes and powder. Stir until well mixed. Divide the portions and add different colorings. Use glazed shelf paper to paint. Wet on both sides with sponge. Turn glazed side up and smooth out bubbles before spreading on paint. Variations: 1. Beat warm water into Lux or Ivory flakes until the consistency desired; add paint or food coloring. 2. Add a drop of food coloring to aerosol shaving soap and "paint" on a cookie sheet. 3. Mix up instant pudding with water or milk and paint on cookie sheet.

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570 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS

3/4 c. ground cinnamon

1 tbsp. ground allspice

1 tbsp. ground cloves

1 c. applesauce

1/4 inch satin ribbon

Toothpick or straw

Combine spices blending well. Stir in applesauce. Mixture will be stiff. Roll out 1/4 inch thick on ungreased cookie sheet. Cut out shapes. Using a toothpick or straw make a hole in the top of shape. Air dry about 5 days at room temperature or dry in warm oven for 3 hours. Can be painted with acrylic paint when dry. Hang with a pretty ribbon.

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571 -- SCENTED CINNAMON ORNAMENTS

4 oz. can cinnamon, approximately 1 c.

1 tbsp. cloves

1 tbsp. nutmeg

3/4 c. applesauce

2 tbsp. white glue

In medium bowl combine cinnamon. cloves, and nutmeg. Add applesauce and glue; stir to combine. Work mixture with hands 2-3 minutes or until dough is smooth and ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Divide into 4 portions. Roll out each dough portion to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut dough with cookie cutters of desired shapes. Using straw or toothpick. Make a small hole in top of ornament. Place cut outs on wire racks and allow to dry at room temperature for several days. Thread ribbon through hole in ornament. DO NOT EAT. About 32 (2 inch) ornaments.

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572 -- GLUE OR PASTE

1 tbsp. cornstarch

1 tbsp. white flour

Soften and blend with 2 tablespoons cold water. Add 1/2 cup boiling water and stir well. Then put on low heat and stir constantly until thick. If you feel its too thick when cool add a little cold water and stir. Makes a good 1/2 cup of paste. Keeps well. Put in baby food jar to use and store in refrigerator when not in use.

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573 -- SCENTED CINNAMON ORNAMENTS

1 c. cinnamon

1 tbsp. cloves

1 tbsp. nutmeg

3/4 c. applesauce

2 tbsp. white glue

Mix together and roll out 1/8 to 1/4 inch thick. Cut with cookie cutters. Make hole in ornament with toothpick for ribbon to hand if desired. Dry ornaments on wire rack.

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574 -- CHILDREN'S BUBBLE BATH

1/2 c. liquid detergent

1 c. Epsom salt

4 or 5 drops glycerine

Few drops food coloring

Few drops fragrance

Mix together.

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575 -- CHILDREN'S PASTE

1 tsp. flour

2 tsp. cornstarch

1/4 tsp. powdered alum

3 oz. water

Mix dry ingredients. Add water slowly, stirring constantly over low heat until thick. Let cool. Keep in covered jar.

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576 -- BLENDER ALMOND PASTE

1/2 c. orange juice

2 c. blanched almonds

1 c. sugar

Blend 1 cup almonds and sugar and orange juice until nuts are very fine. Blend remaining almonds until very fine. Knead together, cover with dampened cheesecloth, and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.MACAROONS (ALMOND):

1/2 lb. almond paste

1 c. sugar

3 egg whites

2 tbsp. cake flour

1/8 tsp. salt

1/3 c. confectioners' sugar

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Cover cookie sheet with parchment or brown paper. By hand or the food processor, soften the paste. Gradually blend in granulated sugar and egg whites. Mix in confectioners' sugar, flour and salt. Drop by teaspoon fulls onto paper covered sheets. Cover and let stand 30 minutes. Bake 25 minutes. Lay the paper linings on a damp cloth, cool and peel off the macaroons.MAMA BROWN'S MACAROON PUDDING:

4 eggs

2 c. sugar

1 qt. sweet milk

2 doz. almond macaroons

1 pkg. plain gelatin

Heat milk in a double boiler. Add egg yolks to milk. Mix gelatin and pour into hot mixture. Beat egg whites until stiff. Pour over egg mixture. Crumble macaroons into flat dish, pour hot mixture over this. Let congeal and serve with whipped cream.

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577 -- DOUGH ORNAMENTS

1 c. salt

4 c. flour

1 1/4 c. water

Mix ingredients. Roll or press out to 3/8 to 1/2 inch thick. Use cookie cutters or use your imagination to shape ornaments; poke a hole in top for a string. Pick with a toothpick to prevent uneven rising and bake at 300 degrees for 2 to 3 hours or until no longer soft. Paint with tempera or poster paints. Varnish for a high gloss.

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578 -- HOMEMADE SILLY PUTTY

2 parts white glue (Elmer's)

1 part Sta-Flo liquid starch

Mix well, let dry to become workable. Store in airtight container.

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579 -- FINGER PAINTS

3 tbsp. sugar

1/2 c. cornstarch

2 c. cold water

Mix and cook over low heat, stir until well blended. Divide into 5 parts, add food color.

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580 -- CINNAMON TREE ORNAMENTS - NON EDIBLE

4 oz. cinnamon

1 tbsp. nutmeg

1 tbsp. cloves

3/4 c. applesauce (cheap)

2 tbsp. white glue

Mix and knead all ingredients. Roll out like cookies and cut into shapes with floured cutters. Air dry cutouts for 2 to 3 days. If they are to be hung, punch hole in "cookie" before it is dried. Makes 25 small cookie shapes.

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581 -- SAND DOUGH

1 c. sand, strained

3/4 c. hot water

1/2 c. cornstarch

Waxed paper

Mix ingredients in an electric skillet. Cook on a low heat setting, stirring with a long-handled wooden spoon until it has a dough-like consistency. Spoon out onto waxed paper. When it is cool, knead and mold the dough as desired. Set the finished figures out in the sun to dry.

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582 -- FINGER PAINT

3/4 c. cold water

1/2 c. cornstarch

1 envelope Knox gelatin

1/4 c. water

Combine cold water and cornstarch. Soak Knox gelatin in 1/4 cup water. Mix 2 cups hot water and the cornstarch mixture. Cook over medium heat and then blend in the gelatin. Now stir in 1/2 cup soap flakes and stir until dissolved. Cool. Divide into jars and color with food coloring. Makes 3 cups.

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583 -- PAPER PASTE

1/3 c. non self-rising wheat flour

2 tbsp. sugar

1 c. water

1/4 tsp. oil of cinnamon

1. Mix in saucepan gradually adding water, stirring vigorously to break up lumps. 2. Cook until clear (stir constantly). 3. Remove from stove. Add oil of cinnamon. Blend well. Makes 1 cup. Store in jar several weeks without refrigeration.

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584 -- FACE PAINT

1 tsp. cornstarch

1/2 tsp. water

1/2 tsp. cold cream

Food coloring

Mix until well blended. 2 drops of desired coloring.

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585 -- FINGER PAINTS

1/2 c. non self-rising wheat flour

2 c. water

1 tbsp. glycerine

1 tsp. borax for preservative

(Sm. screw top jars)

Food coloring or poster paints

Borax is toxic - omit around small children. 1. In pan mix flour, 1/2 cup water; form paste. 2. Add rest of water. Cook low heat until thick and clear, stirring constantly. 3. Let cool. Add glycerine and borax. If mix is too thick, does not spread. Add small amount of water. 4. Divide and pour into screw top jars. Add coloring, mix well. Makes 2 cups. Can double if desired. Dip shelf liner or typing water in water. Spread on washable surface. Add dab of water. Dip hands in water. Spread with hands. Make designs. Does not crack or peel.

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586 -- CLASS ROOM PASTE

1 c. non self-rising flour

1 c. sugar

1 c. water (cold)

4 c. boiling water

1 tbsp. powdered alum

1/2 tsp. oil of cinnamon

1. Combine flour and sugar in a large pot. Slowly stir in cold water to form a paste. 2. Slowly add boiling water. Stir vigorously to break up lumps. 3. Bring to boil. Stir constantly until thick and clear. 4. Remove from heat; mix well. 5. Add oil or cinnamon if paste will not be used immediately. Makes 1 1/2 quarts. Good for kids.

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587 -- THIN PASTE

1/4 c. sugar

1/4 c. non self-rising wheat flour

1/2 tsp. powdered alum

1 3/4 c. water

1/4 tsp. oil of cinnamon

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1. Mix sugar, flour and alum in medium pan. 2. Gradually add 1 cup water. Break up lumps. 3. Boil until clear, stir constantly. 4. Add remaining water and oil of cinnamon. Stir until thoroughly mixed. Makes 1 pint. Spread with brush. Great for scrap books, collages, paper machie.

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588 -- BUBBLE BATH

1/2 c. Ivory Snow liquid

1/2 tsp. glycerine

6 drops food coloring

1 c. epsom salt

6 drops cologne

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589 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS

3/4 c. ground cinnamon

1 tbsp. allspice

2 tbsp. cloves

1 tbsp. nutmeg

1 c. applesauce

Copper wire

1/4 inch satin ribbon

Combine spices, blending well. Stir in applesauce. Mix well (mixture will be stiff). Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness on an ungreased cookie sheet. Using small or medium size cookie cutters cut dough into desired shapes. Peel away excess dough and reroll as necessary. Insert 2 inch lengths of wire, bend into horseshoe shape. Let ornaments dry uncovered 4 to 5 days. To hang cut ribbon into 10 inch lengths as needed. Fold ribbon in half. Knot ends together and pull tight. Push loop of ribbon under wire and pull knotted ends of ribbon through loop. Be sure and store in sealed plastic bags.

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590 -- DOUGH ORNAMENTS OR BAKER'S CLAY

4 c. flour

1 c. salt

1 1/2 c. water

Cookie cutters

Drinking Straw

Yarn

Water colors or tempera paint

Glitter (opt.)

Clear fixative spray

Mix flour, salt and water together. Knead 5 minutes and shape into a ball. Roll dough on a floured surface. Cut into shapes with cookie cutters or shape into your own designs. Make a hole in the top of each ornament with a drinking straw. Bake at 350 degrees for 1 hour. Paint with water colors or tempera paint. While paint is still wet, sprinkle with glitter. When paint is dry, spray with clear fixative. Insert yarn into hole and tie into a bow. DO NOT EAT these ornaments.

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591 -- FINGER PAINT

1/2 c. flour

1/2 c. salt

Water for consistency (thick gravy)

Food coloring, as desired

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592 -- FINGER PAINT

2 c. flour

2 tsp. salt

3 c. cold water

2 c. hot water

Coloring

Mix flour and salt. Pour in 3 cups cold water gradually. Beat with mixer until smooth. Add hot water. Boil until it becomes clear. Beat until smooth. Mix with desired colors. Serves Lots of happy children.

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593 -- BAKED DOUGH ORNAMENTS

4 c. all purpose flour

1 c. salt

1 1/2 c. water

Tempera or acrylic paint

String or ribbon

Clear acrylic or varnish

Do not eat the ornament. Mix all ingredients in large bowl with your hands. Roll into a smooth ball. Roll dough 1/4" thick with rolling pin on waxed paper. If sticky, sprinkle more flour on wax paper. If sticky, sprinkle more flour on wax paper, cut out shapes with cookie cutters or table knife. Use a pencil to make a hole for a string to go through. Bake 4 to 5 minutes in microwave on high. Do one at a time. The time needed and the size/thickness can be changed for different projects. When cooled they can be painted with tempera/acrylic paint. Then spray with clear acrylic paint (or varnish) to seal out moisture. Store in cool, dry place when not being used.

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594 -- FINGER PAINT

3 tbsp. sugar

1/2 c. cornstarch

2 c. cold water

Food coloring

Mix sugar and cornstarch and then add water. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly. Divide mixture into number of colors you want. Add food coloring and a little detergent to help with cleaning.

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595 -- NO BAKE - NO EAT SCENTED ORNAMENTS

Mix 3/4 to 1 cup thick applesauce with 1 (4.12 ounce) bottle of ground cinnamon to form a stiff dough. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters and make small hole for ribbon, or roll into small balls. Carefully put on rack or tray to dry. Let air dry several days, turning occasionally. Makes 12 scented ornaments.

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596 -- GREASEPAINT - FORMULA FOR MAKEUP

There are 2 basic formulas. Use a white undereye makeup stick for good overall coverage.WHITE FORMULA:

2 tsp. white shortening

5 tsp. cornstarch

1 tsp. white flour

Glycerin

Food color

Using rubber spatula, blend first 3 ingredients on a white plate to form smooth paste. Add 3 or 4 drops glycerin for a creamy consistency. The yield should be enough for a child's face. Using fingers, stroke in one direction, spreading mixture over face.BROWN FORMULA:

1 tsp. white shortening

2 1/2 tsp. unsugared cocoa

Mix as for white formula. Greasepaint can be removed easily with white shortening, cold cream or baby oil.

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597 -- FINGER PAINT

1/2 c. dry laundry detergent (white)

2 tbsp. liquid starch

Food coloring (several colors)

Combine dry detergent and liquid starch. Beat with an egg beater until thick. Add food coloring to make different colored paints. Keep in tightly covered containers (such as margarine tubs or baby food jars).

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598 -- FINGER PRINT PAINT

1/2 c. flour

1.4 c. water

1/2 c. liquid detergent or liquid

laundry starch

Food coloring or poster paint

Mix up flour and water, then add liquid detergent or starch. Add food coloring or poster paint. Now your ready to paint with. Brett says: you put your finger in it and then when your done making all you want you let it dry and when it's done drying you make faces on the circle.

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599 -- MODELING DOUGH

1 c. flour

1/4 c. salt

2 tbsp. cream of tartar

1 c. water

1 tbsp. vegetable oil

Food coloring

Mint flavoring (for scent) if desired

Mix flour, salt, cream of tartar in medium pan. Stir in water, oil, coloring and flavoring. Stir over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes until mixture forms a ball in center of pan. Store in airtight container.

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600 -- TREE ORNAMENTS

2 c. flour

1 c. salt

1 c. water

Mix ingredients, roll and cut shapes with cookie cutters. Use a straw to make a hole to hang with. Bake slow, 275 degrees. Stick with a toothpick if they swell. Bake to a golden brown. Wipe off before you paint. Can use model paint, varnish and magic marker.

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601 -- TAKE TIME FOR 10 THINGS

1. Take time to work, it is the price of success. 2. Take time to think, it is the source of power. 3. Take time to play, it is the secret of youth. 4. Take time to read, it is the foundation of knowledge. 5. Take time to worship, it is the highway of reverence and washes the dust of earth from our eyes. 6. Take time to love, it is the one sacrament of life. 7. Take time to help and enjoy friends, it is the source of happiness. 8. Take time to dream, it hitches the soul to the stars. 9. Take time to laugh, it is the singing that helps with life's loads. 10. Take time to plan it is the secret of being able to have time to take time for the first nine things.

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602 -- TOMATO PASTE

8 qts. peeled and chopped tomatoes,

take most of the seed out

1/2 c. chopped sweet red peppers

2 bay leaves

1 tbsp. salt

1 clove of garlic

Combine first 4 ingredients and cook slowly 1 hour. Press through fine sieve. Add garlic (if desired), 1 bay leaf and continue cooking slowly until thick enough to round up on a spoon. About 2 1/2 hours. Stir often to prevent burning on. Remove garlic and bay leaf. Pour hot into 1/2 pint cans. Put cover and seal on. Boil in hot water bath for 45 minutes. Makes 9 half pints.

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603 -- FINGER PAINT

2 c. flour

2 tsp. salt

3 c. cold water

2 c. hot water

Mix salt and flour, add cold water gradually and beat with egg beater until smooth. Add hot water and boil until mixture loses chalky appearance. Beat smooth. Color with food coloring.

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604 -- FINGER PAINTS

2 c. water

2 tbsp. laundry starch

Food coloring (to desired color)

Cook water and starch until creamy, no lumps. Add coloring last. Makes 1 pint.

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605 -- PLAY DOE

1 c. flour

1 c. water

2 tsp. cream of tartar

1/2 c. salt

1 tbsp. oil

Cook over medium heat until it sticks to the sides of pan (you'll know when it's done). Place on wax paper. Add food coloring, mixing it in with your hands.

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606 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS

1 c. cinnamon

1 tsp. allspice

1 tsp. cloves

1 tsp. nutmeg

1 c. applesauce

Mix dry ingredients, add applesauce a little at a time to thick consistency. Roll 1/4 inch thick and cut into different shapes (use cookie cutters). Let dry 4 to 5 days on flat surface. (Great for Christmas tree ornaments). May be wrapped and stored, add a few drops of oil cinnamon.

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607 -- DISAPPEARING PAINT

Mix 1/8 teaspoon "bluing" with 2 cups of water and let the kids paint the patio. It disappears! Love, Mrs. Brown.

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608 -- CRAZY PUTTY

Mix equal parts of white glue and liquid starch. Knead to desired consistency. It stretches, snaps, and bounces. Love, Mrs. Brown.

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609 -- FINGER PAINT

Beat together equal amounts of liquid starch and Ivory flakes detergent. Beat until smooth. Add Kool-Aid for color. Add 1/4 teaspoon oil of cloves for a preservative if desired. When adding Kool-Aid for color, use dry unsweetened packages. Love, Mrs. Brown.

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610 -- FAMILY REUNION FRIED DOUGH

Each year at reunion picnic everyone heads for Marian's fireplace for fried dough. It has been a tradition for many years. A good start for the day!! Here's the recipe. 3 tbsp. (or 3 pkgs.) yeast 1/3 c. melted margarine 1 flat tbsp. salt 3/4 c. honey (or sugar) 4 c. flour Add yeast to warm water. Let stand about 5 minutes (until bubbly). Add melted margarine, salt, honey or sugar and flour. Beat all together until smooth. Then add enough flour to make a firm dough. Hand knead for 8 or 10 minutes. This makes a very large batch! Fry in hot oil about 30 seconds, then turn once. Drain on brown paper bags. Shake with confectioners' sugar and let the crowd dig in. NOTE: I use a very old iron kettle for frying several at a time. I also take the dough to the picnic in a large clear plastic bag inside a cooler.

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611 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS

6 tbsp. applesauce

9 tbsp. plus 2 tsp. ground cinnamon

1 tsp. ground cloves

Some extra cinnamon for rolling dough

Fun for the kids to help make and smell good when hung on Christmas tree or wreaths, etc. Mix applesauce, cinnamon and cloves. Stir until well blended. Knead dough with fingers until it feels like clay. Sprinkle cinnamon on pastry board and rolling pin. Roll dough to about 1/8 inch thickness. Use cookie cutter or cut around patterns using a small knife. Use a pointed tool to draw eyes, nose or other designs. Make a hole through the cookie for hanging. Place on cookie sheet and bake in 120 degree oven for 1 1/2 hours. Turn off oven and leave in warm oven 5 or 6 hours or overnight. Decorate with ribbon or flowers. Seal in plastic bags.

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612 -- SPICE ORNAMENTS

6 oz. (3/4 c.) ground cinnamon

1 tbsp. allspice

2 tbsp. ground cloves

1 tbsp. ground nutmeg

1 c. smooth applesauce

Mix dry ingredients. Stir in applesauce. Mixture will be stiff. Roll out, like dough, to 1/4 inch thick. Cut out with cookie cutters and place on ungreased cookie sheet. Use toothpick to make hole to string ribbon. Dry uncovered 4 days.

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613 -- PASTEL PATTIES

Beat 1/3 cup Karo light corn syrup, 1/3 cup margarine, 1 teaspoon vanilla or 1 teaspoon rum extract and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Mix in 1 pound confectioners' sugar. Knead until smooth. Tint with food color. Shape into patties; top with nuts or nut halves. Makes about 50.

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614 -- 3 SIMPLE FINGER PAINT RECIPES

#1: Spread liquid starch over dry paper and shake powdered paint on paper and spread with hands. #2: Spread hand lotion over dry paper and shake powdered paint on the lotion and spread around with fingers. #3: Dissolve 2 tablespoons cornstarch in 6 tablespoons cold water in a cup. Boil 1/2 cup water in pan and add the cornstarch mixture, stirring constantly. Heat until it becomes glossy. Add powdered paints or vegetable coloring.

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615 -- FINGER PAINT

Liquid starch

Tempura paint or food coloring

Waxed paper

Blend tempera with liquid starch and finger paint on the waxed paper.

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616 -- BUBBLE PAINTING

1 c. Ivory Snow

1 c. water

Blend with hand mixer until thick. Spoon into cup and add food coloring. Finger paint on waxed paper.

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617 -- SOUR DOUGH PANCAKES

1 pkg. yeast

3 c. hot water

1 egg

2 tbsp. oil

1 tsp. sugar

1 tsp. soda

1/2 tsp. salt

Mix yeast and hot water. Add sugar, flour and beat well. Cover and let sit until morning, then add the egg, oil, sugar, soda and salt. If needed, thin with milk. Drop by tablespoon onto hot (380 degree) skillet coated with Pam. Cook until moist bubbles pop, then flip. Serve golden brown and hot.

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618 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS

3/4 c. cinnamon

1 tbsp. nutmeg

2 tbsp. cloves

1 tbsp. allspice

1 c. applesauce

Mix spices and gradually add applesauce. Dough is stiff; may not need all of sauce. Dust counter with cinnamon. Roll and pat out dough 1/4-inch thick. Cut out shapes. Place on ungreased sheet. Put a paper clip through at top for hole for hanging. Air dry for 4 to 5 days, turning after first day.

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619 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS

1 c. ground cinnamon

1 tsp. allspice

1 tsp. cloves

1 tsp. nutmeg

1 c. applesauce

Mix dry ingredients. Add applesauce a little bit at a time, until it looks like playdough. Add 1 or 2 tablespoons of applesauce if too dry. Mixture can be mixed by squeezing it in a Ziplock bag until mixed. Roll out 1/4" thick on ungreased surface. Use cookie cutter to cut. Dry on level surface for 4 or 5 days. Makes 2 dozen ornaments. Use plastic straw or sharp object to make hole for hanging. Smells good; looks cute.

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620 -- KOOL - AID DOUGH

2 pkgs. Kool-Aid (unsweetened)

4 c. flour

1 tbsp. alum

1/2 c. salt

3 tbsp. oil

2 c. boiling water

Mix dry together. Add oil and water. Keeps 3 weeks in covered containers. Smells like flavor of Kool-Aid.

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621 -- BUBBLE RECIPE

2 c. Joy dishwashing detergent (Joy

works best)

6 c. water

3/4 c. white Karo corn syrup (Karo

works best)

Combine, shake, let settle 4 hours. Store covered in refrigerator to extend suds shelf life. Allow to warm before using. For use with purchased bubble wands.

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622 -- PASTE FOR PAPER MACHE

4 tbsp. flour

1 c. cold water

1 c. boiling water

1 1/2 tbsp. sugar

Mix flour with cold water then add boiling water and bring to boil. Add sugar, stir constantly until thick. Makes about 2 cups.

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623 -- STREET CHALK

1 c. Plaster Paris of Parrs, do not

pack

Almost 1/2 c. cool water

Pour plastic into disposable container. Use a disposable stirring stick, stir in most of the water. Add 2-3 teaspoons liquid tempra paint, mixing well. Add a little more water as mixture thickens. Stir well and pour into containers. 3 ounce Dixie cups works well. Peel paper off when chalk is dry.

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624 -- DOUGH ART

3/4 c. warm water

1/2 c. salt

1 tsp. instant tea (optional)

2 c. flour

Mix water and salt in a bowl. If light brown dough is desired, stir in instant tea; if snowy white dough is desired, do not add tea. Let stand 5 minutes. Add flour; stir until evenly moistened. Turn mixture onto lightly-floured surface and knead 7 to 9 minutes, or until a smooth, pliable ball is formed. Add additional flour as necessary during kneading to prevent sticking. Roll dough between sheets of waxed paper to 1/4-inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to cut into desired shapes. Alternately, use hands to form dough into small ornamental shapes. Place 4 to 6 shapes on a microwave baking sheet, glass baking dish or shirt cardboard sprinkled with salt. To determine microwaving time, use 1 minute for each shape plus 2 minutes for the batch. Rotating utensil or cardboard once or twice, microwave on medium-low (30 percent) for calculated time, or until dough is almost dry. Cool; paint if desired. To seal, spray pieces with a clear craft spray. DOUGH ART HINTS: *When attaching decorative pieces to a shape, moisten edges with water and press firmly in place. *If shape is to be used as a hanging ornament, use a round toothpick to make a hole near the top of shape before baking. Thread a string or a ribbon through hole of finished ornament. *Store unused dough in a plastic bag in refrigerator up to five days. Use additional flour when rolling out refrigerated dough. *Use white glue to attach finished dough sculpture pieces to another surface.

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625 -- FACE PAINTS

Cornstarch

Water

Cold cream

Food coloring

Muffin tins

In each cup of the muffin tin mix 1 teaspoon of cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon water, 1/2 teaspoon cold cream and a couple of drops of food coloring. Stir well.

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626 -- SALT DOUGH

1 c. flour

2 c. salt

Add water a little at a time

This hardens well without baking. It will break or chip if dropped, but is quite sturdy. The sparkle is an added bonus.

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627 -- SILLY PUTTY

2 parts white glue

1 part liquid starch

Add color if desired (will come off on hands). Lots of fun!

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628 -- FINGER PAINT

1 c. glossy starch

3 c. boiling water

1 c. Ivory soap flakes

2 tbsp. glycerin

Mix starch with a small amount of cold water to make a smooth paste. Add the boiling water and cook until glossy. While still warm, add soap flakes. When cold, add glycerin. Store in covered jars. Add Tempura color at time of use.

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629 -- PAINT OR FINGER PAINT

3 tbsp. sugar

1/4 c. cornstarch

4 c. water

1/2-1 tsp. food coloring

Cook until clear. You may add 30 drops oil of cloves as a preservative if you want. For the finger paint, double the cornstarch and half the water.

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630 -- PASTE

1 c. sugar

1 c. flour

30 drops oil of cloves

1 tsp. powdered alum

1 qt. water

Mix the dry ingredients. Add water and cook until thick, stirring constantly. Remove mixture from heat. Add oil of cloves. Store in covered jars.

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631 -- PLAY-DOH

1 1/4 c. boiling water

Food coloring

3 tbsp. vegetable oil

2 tbsp. powdered alum

1 c. salt

2 c. flour

After boiling the water, add a few drops of food coloring. Stir in vegetable oil, powdered alum, salt and flour. Keep in tight plastic bag or container.

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632 -- UNCOOKED SALT DOUGH

2 c. salt

1 c. cornstarch

1 c. water

Mix dry ingredients together well first. Add water and optional is 1 teaspoon alum or salad oil. Kids love to play with this. This will keep in a plastic bag for about 2 weeks.

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633 -- PASTE

1 tsp. powdered alum

1 c. flour

Cold water

1 qt. boiling water

1 tsp. oil of cloves

Mix powdered alum with 1 cup flour; add cold water to make a paste. Stir to remove lumps; add paste to 1 quart boiling water stirring constantly. Allow mixture to boil a few minutes. Before it cools, add a teaspoon of oil of cloves.

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634 -- FINGER PAINT

1/2 c. starch

1 pt. boiling water

1/2 c. mild soap flakes

1/4 c. talcum powder

Food coloring or poster paint

Dissolve starch in cold water (just enough to cover). Add starch to 1 pint boiling water, stirring until it bubbles. Allow mixture to cool, then add 1/2 cup mild soap flakes and 1/4 cup talcum powder. Stir until well mixed. When cool put in tight screw top jars. Add food color or poster paint to each jar, making different colors. To use paints, moisten glazed paper or heavy wrapping paper with water. Then "paint" with fingers. Experiment by smearing with palm and edge of hand as well. Plenty of old newspapers and protective aprons for the painters will make cleaning up afterwards easier.

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635 -- SPICE ORNAMENTS

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3/4 c. ground cinnamon

1 tbsp. allspice

2 tbsp. cloves

1 tbsp. nutmeg

1 c. applesauce

Combine spices, add applesauce, mix well. Mixture will be stiff (may need to add more cinnamon). Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness on ungreased cookie sheet. Cut dough with cookie cutters (smaller cutter do better). Reroll scraps as necessary. Poke hole in ornament for ribbon tie. Let dry uncovered 3 to 5 days. Store in sealed plastic bags and they will stay fresh for years to come. Easily broken so store carefully.

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636 -- GREASEPAINT MAKEUP

4 tsp. cornstarch

2 tsp. water

2 tsp. cold cream

Food coloring

In 4 small bowls mix together 1 tsp. cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon water, and 1/2 teaspoon cold cream. Add about 2 drops of desired food coloring to each bowl. Mix well. Makeup may be applied with paint brush or cotton swab. Wash with soap and water to remove.

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637 -- FINGER PAINTS

1/4 c. starch or cornstarch

3 tbsp. water

1 c. boiling water

1 tbsp. soap powder

1 tbsp. glycerin

Food coloring

Mix together; add different food coloring to get various colors.

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638 -- FACE PAINT

Cornstarch

Water

Cold cream

Food coloring

Muffin tin

In each muffin tin, mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon water, 1/2 teaspoon cold cream, and a couple drops of food coloring, a different color for each cup. Stir. Practice before you start painting your friends.

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639 -- FINGER PAINT

3 tbsp. sugar

2 c. cold water

1/2 c. cornstarch

Food coloring

Pinch of detergent

Mix sugar and cornstarch. Add water. Cook over low heat until blended. Stir constantly. Divide into portions for children to add color. Add a pinch of detergent to make cleaning up easier.

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640 -- PAPER MACHE PASTE

1 c. wheat flour (not self-rising)

1 c. sugar

4 c. boiling water

1 c. cold water

1 tbsp. powdered alum

1 tsp. oil of wintergreen

Mix flour and sugar. Stir in cold water, stir in hot water, stir vigorously. Bring mixture to a boil; remove from heat. Add alum and stir. Add oil of wintergreen. Use with strips of newspaper. Makes 7 cups, lasts 2-3 weeks store in jar with tight lid.

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641 -- SILLY PUTTY

1 c. liquid starch

2 c. white glue

Pour starch in bowl first to prevent glue from sticking. Add glue and knead with hands adding starch if necessary until mixture loses its stickiness.

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642 -- SIDEWALK CHALK

1 c. plaster of paris

1/2 c. cool water

Mix in disposable container, add 3 tablespoons liquid tempura, mix well. Pour into empty toilet paper tubes (cover bottom with foil). Peel off paper when dry.

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643 -- FINGER PAINT

2 c. flour

2 tsp. salt

Mix together and add 2 1/2 cups cold water. Beat until smooth. Gradually add 2 cups of hot water. Boil until clear, beat until smooth. Add food coloring. Store in jars.

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644 -- MODELING DOUGH

Salt

Flour

Water

Mix one part salt, 2 parts flour with water until it's right for modeling.

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645 -- SOLUTION FOR WASHING PAINT

1 c. ammonia

1/2 c. vinegar

1/4 c. baking soda

1 gal. hot water

For any kind of woodwork, light or dark, or walls. Wash with sponge or rough cloth. Leaves a nice shine when dry.

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646 -- NON-EDIBLE DOUGH SCULPTURE

2 c. flour

1 c. salt

1 c. water

Combine flour and salt in large flat bottom bowl. Then add a little water, at a time, mixing as you pour, to form a ball. Note: Additional water may be needed, depending on humidity. Take care not to add too much water so that dough becomes sticky. Knead 7-10 minutes until dough becomes smooth, firm consistency. To prevent dryness, place dough in plastic bag or sealed cover container. But, "Please, don't eat the art."

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647 -- PLAY-DOUGH

1 c. flour

1 c. water

1/2 c. salt

2 tsp. cream of tartar

1 tbsp. oil

Food coloring of choice

Stir all ingredients in saucepan. Cook on medium fire, stirring constantly until dough pulls away from edges. Cool; store in airtight bag.

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648 -- PLAY-DOH

2 1/2 c. flour

1/2 c. canning salt

1 tbsp. alum

2 c. boiling water

3 tbsp. oil

Mix first three dry ingredients. Boil water and oil together. Pour hot mix over dry mix. Mix with electric mixer. Add food color if desired.

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649 -- UNCOOKED DOUGH

2 c. boiling water

1 c. salt

2 tbsp. oil

2 tbsp. powdered alum

2 c. flour

Enough powdered paint or vegetable

coloring to make bright color

Mix first 3 ingredients. Add coloring. Gradually work flour into until it is the consistency of bread dough. Knead. Double recipe for school use.

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650 -- SAND DOUGH

1 c. cornstarch

2 c. sand

1 1/2 c. water

Cook over medium heat stirring constantly until mixture thickens to moist mashed potato consistency. Let cool, then mold.

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651 -- SAWDUST DOUGH

5 scant c. sawdust

1 generous c. wheat paste

4-5 c. water

Mix and store overnight in refrigerator.

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652 -- SALT DOUGH

2 c. flour

1 c. salt

1 c. water, approximately

Add water slowly; knead until smooth. Roll out; cut with cookie cutters and poke hole or insert paper clip for hanging. OR use for sculpting. Bake at 275-300 degrees for about 45 minutes.

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653 -- SILLY PUTTY

Add equal amounts of liquid starch and Elmer's glue. Adding glue to the starch. Mix with hands. If putty is too sticky add more starch and if crumbly or breaks add more glue.

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654 -- GREASE PAINT

2 tsp. white shortening

5 tsp. cornstarch

1 tsp. flour

Glycerin

Food coloring

Oil, if too stiff

Using rubber spatula blend first 3 ingredients to make smooth paste. Add 3-4 drops glycerine for creamy consistency. Add food coloring, blending in a drop at a time. Enough for 1 child's face. Remove with shortening.

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655 -- PASTE

1 tbsp. powdered alum

1 c. flour

1 1/2 pts. boiling water

Few drops oil of cloves

Mix flour and alum. Add water and cook for 2 minutes, add few drops of oil cloves. (Before adding hot water, mix your flour and alum in cold water.)

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656 -- EASEL BASE PAINT (EXTENDER)

1/2 gallon Vano liquid starch

4 oz. liquid soap

Beat well. Use electric beater if possible. Beat again when adding color. Add white paint to extender for light colors to neutralize the color of Vano. Add color to obtain desired shade. Add water to desired consistency.

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657 -- COLLAGE MATERIALS

An endless variety of materials may be used for interesting collage textures and designs. Among the many items successfully used are leaves, grass, flowers, and sticky, textured materials, corn, bread, peas, popcorn, cottage, textured things such as sandpaper, foil, yarn, sponges, or cards, wallpaper, old Valentines, or anything that happens to suit your fancy - steel wool, and of course, bits of paper, cardboard, wrapping and old Christmas cards.

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658 -- FACE PAINT

1/4 tsp. tempera

1/8 c. Baby Magic

1 squirt liquid soak

Mix a little cornstarch with white shortening. Add food coloring to make a paste.

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659 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS

3/4 c. ground cinnamon

1 tbsp. ground allspice

2 tbsp. ground cloves

1 tbsp. ground nutmeg

1 c. applesauce

Copper wire or paper clip

1/4 inch satin ribbon

Combine first 4 ingredients, blending well. Stir in applesauce and mix well. Mixture will be stiff. Roll out to 1/2 inch thickness and cut into shapes with cookie cutters. Cut wire into 2 inch lengths and bend into horseshoe shape and insert ends into tops, leaving half circles of wire exposed. Let ornaments dry for 4 to 5 days or dry in warm oven turned off. Decorate dry ornaments with puff paints. Tie ribbons on ends for hanging.

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660 -- APPLE ORNAMENTS

1 Big Red Delicious apple. Cut apple in 1/2, then cut 3 slices 1/4 inch thick, out of each 1/2 of the apple. Soak in lemon juice, 3 minutes; drain. Bake in oven at 200 degrees for 6 hours, with door ajar. Do not slice apple too thin or it will curl up. Decorate with baby's breath and raffia. These make beautiful ornaments!

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661 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS

10 tbsp. applesauce

5 oz. cinnamon

Mix together. Roll out - cut with cookie cutters. Place on a rack. Let air dry for 2 weeks or until dry, or put in microwave on simmer for 30 minutes or until dry.

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662 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS

1 c. ground cinnamon

1 tbsp. ground cloves

2 tbsp. Elmer's glue

1 tbsp. nutmeg

3/4 c. applesauce

Stir together spices. Mix in applesauce and glue. Work with hands as necessary to make pliable dough. If necessary, add water a few drops at a time to form dough. Roll to 1/4 inch thickness on clean smooth surface. Cut dough with cookie cutters. Cut hole in the top or ornament with straw or skewer if you wish to hang ornaments. Lay on a rack or flat surface several days, turning occasionally, until dry. Prevent children from eating these ornaments. They are not edible.

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663 -- SILLY PUTTY

1 c. Elmers glue

2/3 c. liquid starch

Gradually add starch until ball is formed (you need to stir a lot). You may need to alter the amounts of starch according to the runniness of the glue. Keep well covered.

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664 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS

3/4 c. ground cinnamon

1 tbsp. allspice

2 tbsp. cloves

1 tbsp. nutmeg

1 c. applesauce

Wire

1/8 or 1/4 inch ribbon

Combine first 4 ingredients, blending well. Stir in applesauce; mix well (mixture will be stiff). Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness on an ungreased cookie sheet. Using small or medium size cookie cutters, cut dough into the desired shapes. Peel away the excess dough and reroll as necessary. To make hole to put ribbon though, use a straw to make the hole. Let ornaments dry, uncovered, for 4 to 5 days. Yield: 25 small ornaments or 18 medium size ornaments. I found putting them on cooling racks, they dry better.

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665 -- APPLE - CINNAMON ORNAMENTS

4 oz. ground cinnamon

10 tbsp. applesauce

Combine cinnamon with applesauce. Roll out and cut with cookie cutter. Pierce with hole for hanging. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 200 degrees for 20 to 30 minutes. Watch to ensure that edges don't curl. Makes about 12 small ornaments. Very fragrant but definitely NOT EDIBLE (they aren't toxic, they just don't taste good).

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666 -- BUBBLE BATH

1/2 c. detergent

1 c. epsom salt

4-5 drops glycerin

A few drops food coloring

A few drops favorite cologne

Mix well; pour into container.

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667 -- PLAY - DO

1 c. flour

1/2 c. salt

2 tsp. cream of tartar

1 c. water

1 tbsp. oil

1 tsp. any food coloring

Heat and stir in saucepan until it forms a ball. Let cool.

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668 -- SUNBURST GLITTER (EDIBLE GLITTER)

1 tbsp. warm water

1 tbsp. gum arabic

1 egg white

Mix gum arabic and warm water in cup over hot water until completely dissolved. If you wish it colored, add it at this stage. A little blue will whiten flakes; yellow with a little orange makes gold. Used plain gives a silver effect. Apply egg white to surface of mirror or glass upon which the above mixture is to be poured, spread very evenly but not too thin with finger tips. Let stand 12 hours or until dry. (May be dried in oven after heat is turned off.) When dry, scrape off with razor blade in long even strokes. Sift through a strainer and store in dry covered container.

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669 -- MAGIC MODELING DOUGH

1 c. flour

1/2 c. salt

2 tsp. cream of tartar

Stir in: 2 tbsp. oil Food coloring (optional) Cook until ball forms. Cool. Knead. May be scented with oil of cloves or peppermint.

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670 -- SALT MAP DOUGH

Mix: 2 c. flour Slowly add 1 cup of water. Mix as dough. If dough is too sticky it will be hard to work with.

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671 -- INSTANT PASTE

1/2 c. flour

2 c. cold water

Oil of peppermint, just a few drops

Mix together flour and cold water to make a creamy mixture. Boil over heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Make sure it is a slow heat, otherwise it may burn. Cool. Then start to add oil of peppermint. This prevents spoiling. Thin down, if necessary, with a few drops of cool water if it is too thick. Store covered in refrigerator.

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672 -- SOAP PAINT

1 c. powdered detergent

4 tbsp. liquid starch

1 tbsp. powdered tempera

Beat detergent and starch with rotary beater until peaks form. Add tempera and mix well. Apply with hands, brushes or stick.

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673 -- FACE PAINT

1 tsp. cornstarch

1/2 tsp. water

1/2 tsp. cold cream

2 drops food coloring of your choice

In a small mixing bowl, stir in all the above ingredients. Make sure they are all mixed well.

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674 -- FINGER PAINT

1/2 c. powdered starch

Cold water

1 qt. boiling water

1/2 c. soap flakes

1/4 c. talcum powder

Aluminum pie pans, one for each color

Poster paints or food coloring

Glazed shelf paper

Soften starch in a small amount of cold water. Over medium low heat, add boiling water to starch, stirring constantly until mixture bubbles up. Remove from heat and let cool. Add soap flakes and talcum powder and stir until well mixed. Divide mixture into as many portions as number of colors and add poster paints or food coloring to each one. With a wet sponge, wipe underside of shelf paper and press firmly to table top or work surface. This keeps the paper from slipping. Then wipe glazed side and spread on the paint.VARIATIONS:

Beat warm water into soap flakes until a pudding like consistency is reached. Add powdered tempera or food coloring. Squirt a small mound of aerosol shaving soap onto a cookie sheet. Add a few drops of food coloring and "paint" right on the sheet. Following package directions, mix instant vanilla pudding with water or milk. Use a cookie sheet for a painting surface.

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675 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS

10 tbsp. ground cinnamon

6 tbsp. warm applesauce

Mix and form a ball. Roll out on cinnamon dusted board. Cut out and put on cookie sheet. Bake in 150 degree oven for 6 hours with door cracked open. Poke holes before baking.

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676 -- PLAY-DOUGH

2 c. flour

1 c. salt

2 tbsp. powdered alum (from pharmacy)

2 tbsp. oil

1 c. boiling water

Food coloring

After mixing above ingredients, let children knead to correct consistency. Store in a closed container.

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677 -- APPLE CINNAMON ORNAMENTS

3/4 c. ground cinnamon

2 tbsp. ground cloves

1 c. applesauce

1 tbsp. ground allspice

1 tbsp. nutmeg

1/8 or 1/4 inch ribbon

Mix the applesauce and the spices in a bowl. Make a ball with the dough and then roll it out between wax paper. Using Christmas cookie cutters, cut out desired shapes you can and lay them on a wax paper lined cookie sheet. Reball the scraps and repeat the procedure using all of the dough. Take a pencil and make a hole towards the top so that ribbon can pass through it later. Lay the cookie sheets in a convenient place to dry for 4 or 5 days to dry uncovered. When dry, thread the ribbon through the holes for hanging. You can decorate one side of the ornament either by gluing things to it or painting designs. Store these in a resealable plastic bag. These make wonderful Christmas gifts that make a new wonderful family tradition. These will also be good for use as a room scent or to take musty smells out of closets or amp basements besides being attractive tree ornaments.

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678 -- BUBBLE RECIPE

2 c. Joy dishwashing detergent

6 c. water

3/4 c. white Karo corn syrup

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679 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS

3/4 to 1 c. applesauce

1 (4.12 oz.) bottle ground cinnamon

Mix applesauce and cinnamon to form stiff dough. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters. Let air dry several days. Make hole for ribbon. Not Edible!

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680 -- DOUGH ART

Make Christmas ornaments with your children or braided dough baskets for decoration 1/2 c. salt 1/4 c. water

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681 -- BUBBLE SOLUTION

1/3 c. dish soap or baby shampoo

1 1/4 c. water

2 tsp. sugar

1 drop food coloring

Combine and put in an unbreakable bottle.

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682 -- SAND PAINTING

Color sand by adding food coloring. Bake in moderate oven to dry. Brush a mixture of Elmer's glue and water on a piece of paper. Sprinkle sand over mixture, shake loose sand off. Let dry.

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683 -- FINGER PAINT

1 c. laundry starch

2 c. cold water

2 tbsp. glycerin

4 c. hot water

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1 c. mild soap flakes

Food coloring of your choice

Combine starch and water in saucepan. Add hot water and cook over medium heat until it boils and becomes clear. Add glycerin and soap, mix until thoroughly dissolved. Add food coloring.

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684 -- BUBBLE SOLUTION

1/3 c. dish soap or baby shampoo

1 1/4 c. water

2 tsp. sugar

1 drop food coloring

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685 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS

4 oz. cinnamon

1 tbsp. ground cloves

1 tbsp. nutmeg

3/4 c. applesauce, may need more

2 tbsp. white glue, Elmer's

Combine all ingredients in bowl. Knead with hands 2-3 minutes - not too wet and not too dry. Roll out to 1/4 inch thick. Cut with cookie cutters. Transfer cut shapes onto wax paper. Put hole in top using a straw. Keep on wax paper and flip them every couple of hours to evenly dry.

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686 -- SIMPLIFIED CINNAMON ORNAMENTS

Mix 3/4 to 1 cup applesauce with 1 (4.12 ounce) ground cinnamon to form a stiff dough. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters. Make holes for ribbon. Put on cookie rack to dry. Let air dry while flipping occasionally.

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687 -- PASTE FOR PAPIER MACHE

3 c. water

1 1/2 c. flour

Oil of peppermint

Mix flour with cold water. Cook over low heat, stirring until paste thickens. If too thick, add a little water. Cool the mixture and add 1 teaspoon peppermint oil.

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688 -- SOAP PAINT

1 1/2 c. soap flakes

1 c. hot water

Food coloring

Mix together well and add a few drops of coloring.

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689 -- AIR FRESHENERS OR ORNAMENTS

1 c. applesauce (drain very well)

3/4 c. cinnamon

1 tbsp. allspice

2 tbsp. cloves

1 tbsp. nutmeg

Mix all the spices together and add drained applesauce. Roll out on wax paper about 1/2" thick. Puncture a hole in the shape so that a ribbon can be added for hanging. Let shapes dry on wax paper for 2 days.

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690 -- FINGER PAINT

Dissolve 1/2 cup cornstarch in 4 cups boiling water and stir. Let mixture come to boil again. Pour hot mixture into individual cups in muffin pan. Add different food colors to each cup. Allow to cool. Cooling will cause paint to thicken.

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691 -- SOAP PAINT

3 c. soap flakes

1 1/2 c. hot water

NOTE: Use plastic mixture bowl or ice cream container to mix in. Whip with egg beater until stiff. Do not attempt to store. Mix and use as needed. (This is nice to use on dark blue paper to create a snow scene.)

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692 -- LION FACES

Oranges

Pretzel sticks thin

Raisins

Cheddar cheese, shredded

Peel an orange, then slice horizontally. Make a lion face on the orange using: pretzels for whiskers, raisins for eyes and nose. Shredded cheddar cheese for a shaggy mane.

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693 -- FINGER PAINTS - MORE PERMANENT

1 c. cornstarch

2 envelopes unflavored gelatin

1 c. soap flakes

2 c. cold water

Saucepan

Sm. jars with lids

Cooking spoon

Dissolve the cornstarch in 1/2 cups of cold water. Dissolve gelatin in the remaining 1/2 cup cold water and ad to the cornstarch mixture. Cook over medium heat until the mixture is thick, stir occasionally. Stir in the soap flakes. When the mixture cools slightly, divide it into the small jars. Add a different color of paint to each jar, stirring thoroughly so the color is well blended. Store in the refrigerator, tightly capped.

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694 -- SOAP - FLAKE FINGER PAINTS

1 c. Ivory Snow soap flakes

1/4 c. water

Food coloring

Egg beater

Mixing bowl

Combine the soap flakes and water in the mixing bowl. Beat with egg beater until the mixture looks and feels like whipped cream. Mix in a few drops of food coloring. These are temporary paints for finger painting on a cookie sheet or piece of newspaper, or in the bathtub!

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695 -- SPICED ORNAMENTS

1 c. cinnamon

1 tbsp. cloves

1 tbsp. nutmeg

3/4 c. applesauce

1 tbsp. Elmers glue

Mix together all ingredients. Knead until pliable, then roll out onto waxed paper. Sprinkle with more cinnamon. Cut out into various shapes. Put in hole for ribbon. Let dry 2 to 4 days.

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696 -- SALT DOUGH MODELING DOUGH

2 c. flour

1 c. salt

2 tbsp. oil

Mix above ingredients. Add water a little at a time to almost one cup. Color with food coloring.

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697 -- CLEAN PAINT

Tempera

Water

Liquid detergent

Mix together using equal parts of water and liquid detergent. The detergent helps prevent stains and makes clean-up easier.

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698 -- SIDEWALK CHAULK

1/2 c. water

2 tbsp. powdered tempra paint

9 tbsp. plaster of Paris

Stir until creamy. Pour into small paper cups. Set aside for approximately 1 hour. When set peel off the paper cup.

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699 -- PAINT BRUSH CLEANER

Place in old saucepan and cover with white vinegar. Bring to a boil, simmer several minutes. Wash brush in soap and warm water.

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700 -- ANTIGUING FLOWERS

Equal parts of light stain and turpentine-liquid gold paint or spray. Mix equal amounts of stain and turpentine in an old container (tall coffee can), dip flowers, holding them upside down over can until they stop dripping. Lay on newspaper or cardboard until dry (about 24 hours). After dry, arrange in containers, dip pipe cleaners in liquid gold and brush here and there on edges of flowers and leaves. After the flowers have dried, individual flowers may be taken off the main branch and wired to toothpicks or longer wood splints for arranging.

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701 -- TOMATO PASTE

8 qt. peeled, cored, chopped tomatoes,

about 4 dozen large

1 1/2 c. chopped sweet red peppers

(about 3)

2 bay leaves

1 tbsp. salt

1 clove garlic (optional)

Combine all ingredients and cook slowly over low heat for 1 hour. Press tomato mixture through a fine sieve, add garlic if desired. Cook mixture slowly until thick enough to round up on a tablespoon (about 2 1/2 hours). Stir frequently. Remove clove of garlic. Pour hot mixture into hot Ball jars, leaving 1/4 inch headspace. Adjust Ball dome lids and Ball bands. Process half pints 45 minutes in water bath canner. Yields about 9 half pints.

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702 -- FINGER PAINTS

1 c. liquid starch

3 c. soap flakes

1 c. cold water

Powdered tempera paint (enough for

desired color)

Mix all ingredients together with an electric mixer. This mixture will be rather stiff. This mix washed out easily.

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703 -- FINGER PAINT

1/4 c. cornstarch

2 c. cold water

Food coloring

Boil cornstarch and water mixture until thickened. Cool. Pour into containers. Add food coloring and stir well. Seal container well after using.

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704 -- FINGER PAINT

1/2 c. cornstarch

3 tbsp. sugar

1/2 tsp. salt

2 c. cold water

Food coloring

In a medium size saucepan mix all of the ingredients together. Cook over low heat for 10 to 15 minutes until the mixture is smooth and thick. Stir with a wooden spoon while the mixture is cooking. After it has thickened, let it cool. Divide the mixture into as many containers as the number of colors you want. Add a little bit of food coloring to each container. Stir the coloring in first, then decide if you want to add more. Cover tightly to store.

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705 -- SILLY PUDDY

1 c. Elmer's glue

2 1/2 c. liquid starch

Food coloring

In a medium bowl, mix glue and 1 cup of the starch together. Add a few drops of food coloring. Cover bowl and let it stand overnight. The next day, slowly stir in with a spoon 1 to 1 1/2 cups of starch until a big glob forms. Pour off the extra starch. Store in covered container.

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706 -- BUBBLE TROUBLE

4 c. water

1 c. Dawn liquid

1 tsp. glycerin

Mix well. Let set 7 days before use. Or: 2 c. Dawn liquid 1/2 c. Karo syrup Mix well. Use now.

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707 -- KOOL AID MODELING DOUGH

1 c. all purpose flour

1/4 c. salt

2 tbsp. cream of tartar

1 env. Kool Aid unsweetened soft

drink mix, any flavor

1 c. water

1 tbsp. vegetable oil

Mix flour, salt, cream of tartar in medium saucepan. Dissolve Kool Aid in 1 cup water. Add oil. Pour liquids together with dry ingredients. Stir over medium heat 3 to 5 minutes until mixture forms a ball in the center of the pan. Remove to floured surface and knead for 1 minute. Store in plastic bag or air tight container in refrigerator. Fun to make. I make this recipe at RMVI child care class.

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708 -- MODELING DOUGH

4 c. white flour

1 c. salt

1 tbsp. cooking oil

1 1/2 c. water

Food coloring

1. Mix flour and salt and gradually add the cooking oil and then the water until the mixture is smooth. 2. Knead the dough into a ball. 3. Color the dough with food coloring and knead well. 4. Put in a plastic bag and leave in the refrigerator for an hour.

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709 -- SAWDUST DOUGH

3 c. flour

2 c. sawdust

1 c. salt

Mix the three ingredients together. Add water as needed to form a soft dough. I shaped a volcano out of the sawdust dough! I used cardboard for the bottom. A discarded cone shaped birthday hat for the shape of the volcano and the sawdust dough for the outer layer of the volcano. (It looks like oatmeal and chocolate chip mix that's ready to erupt.)

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710 -- SILLY PUDDY

Elmer's Glue

Liquid starch

Mix equal parts of Elmer's glue and liquid starch for a few minutes until smooth. Do not cook. Store covered. The more you mix it by hand, the more it stretches. Store in zip lock bag.

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711 -- PLAYDOH

1 c. flour

1/2 c. salt

2 tsp. cream of tartar

1 c. water

1 tbsp. cooking oil

Drop of oil of clove or wintergreen

(optional)

Food coloring

Put all ingredients together in a heavy saucepan and cook over medium heat until dough forms ball and pulls away from sides of pan. Add food color and knead until smooth (it doesn't stick to counter top - doesn't need flour kneaded in.

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712 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS

4 oz. can (1 c.) cinnamon

1 tbsp. cloves

1 tbsp. nutmeg

3/4 c. applesauce

2 tbsp. Elmer's white glue

Knead 2-3 minutes until mixed. Roll out 1/4 inch thick. Straw for hole - hanger. Dry on screen - turn every other day (2-3 days).

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713 -- SALT DOUGH FOR ORNAMENTS

1 c. flour

1/4 c. salt

6 tbsp. water

Combine flour and salt. Then add water. Dough should be soft but not sticky. Knead until all salt is worked in and dough is smooth. Roll out and cut with cookie cutters. Make hole for hanger. Bake at 275 degrees for 3 hours, check periodically. They are done when completely hard. Cool before painting with felt tip markers and coat with high gloss polyurethane.

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714 -- BUBBLE RECIPE

2 c. Joy dishwashing liquid

6 c. water

3/4 c. white Karo corn syrup

Combine, shake, let settle 4 hours. Store covered in refrigerator to extend suds shelf life. Use JOY! Costs about $1.50 per gallon. Non-toxic - but not for human consumption. Bubble Tips: 1. Do not stir wand in suds to avoid foaming. 2. If foam develops scrape off with stiff card. 3. Keep suds clean, avoid dirt, grass, bugs, etc. 4. Rotate play area around yard. THIS WILL KILL GRASS IF SPILLED. This is a great recipe to make huge bubbles with the large bubble wand.

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715 -- PASTE FOR CHILDREN'S PLAY

1 c. sugar

1 c. flour

1 qt. cold water

1 tbsp. alum

1/2 tsp. oil of cloves

Combine sugar, flour, and cold water in top of double boiler. Cook until thickened, stirring often. Add alum and oil of cloves to preserve. Seal into jars. Paste will set to stiffer consistency. Last indefinitely if kept sealed.

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716 -- PLAYING DOUGH

1 tbsp. oil

2 tsp. cream of tartar

1 c. flour

1/2 c. salt

1 c. colored water

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717 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS

Mix 3/4-1 cup applesauce with 14-12 ounce bottle ground cinnamon to form a stiff dough. Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters. Make hole for ribbon. Carefully put on rack to dry. Let air dry several days, turning occasionally. Makes about 12 sweet smelling ornaments.

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718 -- IT'S A CINCH FINGER PAINT

1 can shaving cream

Poster Paint (tempura)

Spray shaving cream on a piece of paper. Add or sprinkle dry paint into the cream and insert 10 little fingers. Mix to make a masterpiece suitable for the refrigerator door!

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719 -- TREE ORNAMENTS

2 c. baking soda (1 lb. box)

1 c. cornstarch

1 1/4 c. water

Combine and mix thoroughly. Stir over medium heat until low boil. *Continue stirring until dough-like consistency. Cool in airtight container or plastic bag in refrigerator. When dough cools knead and roll out to 1/4 inch thickness. Use cookie cutters to make the shapes desired. With the end of a pencil make a small hole for hanging ornament. Place shapes on a wax paper lined cookie sheet and allow to dry for 1- 2 days. Don't turn over to dry; might result in cracking. When completely dry paint with poster or ceramic paint. *Optional - spray with clear finishing spray available at moist hobby centers. Makes 12-15 ornaments. *Be careful not to have flame too high - mixture burns easily.

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720 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS

5 oz. cinnamon (2 lg. cans)

10 tbsp. warmed applesauce

Mix together until mixture forms a ball, adding more cinnamon if necessary. Knead dough and turn out onto cinnamon dusted wood cutting board. Roll out to 1/4" to 3/8" thickness and cut with cookie cutters. Poke holes in top for hanging. Place on wire rack to air dry (approximately 6 days).

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721 -- PLAY-DOH

1 1/2 c. flour

3 tsp. cream of tartar

3/4 c. sugar

1 1/2 c. water

1 1/2 tbsp. vegetable oil

Food coloring (4 colors)

Mix dry ingredients in a saucepan, stir in liquid over medium heat until it forms a ball. Take off stove. Divide in 4 parts. Add food coloring. Knead until evenly colored. Store in sealed containers.

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722 -- "COOKIE" ORNAMENTS

2/3 c. water Stir and boil. Add: 1/2 c. cold water

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723 -- PLAYDOH

Mix in a pot: 1/4 c. salt 2 tbsp. cream of tartar 1 c. water 1 tbsp. oil Food coloring Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until dough forms ball. Will keep a long time in sealed container.

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724 -- FOSSIL DOUGH

1 c. flour

1 c. salt

1 tsp. powdered alum

Water

Mix dry ingredients together. Add water a small amount at a time until mixture is a dough consistency. Knead clay until smooth. Press dough to 1/4 inch thick. Press object to make a fossil print, then remove object. Fossil items may be leaves, shells, bones, coins, stones, etc.

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725 -- MODELING MATERIALS

Cooked salt. Mix 2 parts of salt to 1 part of cornstarch and 1 part water. Cover over low heat, stirring vigorously, until material is stiff. Ready to mold when cool. Dries in 36 hours if size is small. 8 boxes of salt and proportionate amounts of cornstarch and water makes enough material for 32 small objects.

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726 -- CINNAMON SCENT ORNAMENTS

2 lg. cans cinnamon or 5 oz. total (2

c.)

10 tbsp. warm applesauce (1 1/4 c.)

Mix cinnamon and applesauce together until mixture forms a ball, adding more cinnamon if necessary. Knead the dough and turn onto a cinnamon dusted wood cutting board. Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch or 3/8 inch thickness and cut with your favorite cookie cutters. Poke a hole in top of each ornament for hanging. Place on wire screen to air dry (about 6 days). Not only are these fun to make, but your house will smell wonderful during the holiday season.

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727 -- BUBBLE SOLUTION

2 1/2 c. water

1/4 c. dish detergent

1 tbsp. glycerin

Food coloring (opt.)

Stir together gently.

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728 -- SIMPLE STAINED GLASS TREE ORNAMENTS

1 bag looped pretzels

Assorted hard candies

Curling ribbon for hanging

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place pretzels on cookie sheet covered with aluminum foil. Place hard candy in Baggies and crush with hammer into coarse pieces. Fill the bottom 2 loops of each pretzel with candy pieces. Bake until candy is melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from oven and cool on wire rack. When candy is cool, peel carefully from aluminum foil and break off any candy that has leaked out of the loops. Thread a piece of ribbon through the top loop of the pretzel and hang ornaments on the tree.

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729 -- FRESH FLOWERS PRESERVATIVE

2 tbsp. fresh lemon juice

1 tbsp. sugar

1/2 tbsp. household bleach

Mix in 1 quart of water.

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730 -- PLAY - DOUGH

1 c. flour

1 c. water

1/2 c. salt

1 tbsp. salad oil

2 tsp. cream of tartar

Food coloring

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731 -- FLOUR & SALT DOUGH TREE ORNAMENTS

4 c. flour

1 c. salt

1 1/2 c. water

Mix flour and salt. Add 1 cup water; mix. Add 1/2 cup water. Knead on floured surface 10 minutes. Shape. Bake at 250-300 degrees until hard paint. Dip in polyurethane.

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732 -- SCENTED CINNAMON ORNAMENTS

1 (4 oz.) can cinnamon

1 tbsp. cloves

1 tbsp. nutmeg

3/4 c. applesauce

2 tbsp. white glue

In medium bowl, combine cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Add applesauce and glue; stir to combine. Work mixture with hand 2 to 3 minutes or until dough is smooth and ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Divide into workable portions. Roll out on a floured surface. Cut out shapes to make ornaments, wreaths, etc. Use a toothpick or straw to make hole for hanging. Let dry for several days, turning once each day.

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733 -- FINGER PAINT

1 pkg. unflavored gelatin

1/4 c. warm water

1/2 c. cornstarch

3 tbsp. sugar

2 c. water

Dash liquid detergent

Food coloring

Pour gelatin in water. Set aside. Combine cornstarch with sugar, gradually add water. Cook over low heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat, add gelatin mixture. Pour mixture into jars; one for each color. Pour in a dash of liquid detergent and food coloring. Refrigerate can be kept for up to 5 weeks.

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734 -- HALLOWEEN FACE PAINT

1 tsp. cornstarch

1/2 tsp. water

1/2 tsp. cold cream

2 drops food coloring

In small bowl combine all ingredients; mix well. Yield: 2 teaspoons.

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735 -- CRAFT COLOR BASE

1/2 c. corn starch

1 c. cold water

1 env. unflavored gelatin

2 c. hot water

1/2 c. mild soap flakes or synthetic

detergent

Food coloring or 1 tsp. Rit dye per

cup

Combine corn starch and 3/4 cup cold water in a saucepan. Soak gelatin in remaining 1/4 cup water. Add hot water to starch mixture and cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil and turns clear. Remove from heat. Blend in softened gelatin. Add soap; stir until mixture thickens and soap dissolves. Makes 3 cups. Add color. Can be used for most any type of children's paintings.

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736 -- JIFFY FINGER PAINT

Flour

Salt

Water

Food coloring

Mix flour, salt, water to make a paste the consistency of a thick gravy. Divide into small jars and add a different food coloring to each jar. Store in refrigerator for several months.

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737 -- FINGER PAINT

2 c. flour

3 c. cold water

2 tsp. salt

2 c. hot water

Food coloring

Mix flour and salt together. Add cold water to dry ingredients with egg beater until smooth. Add hot water and boil until glossy; remove from heat and add food coloring. Paint should be the consistency of a thick starch or heavy cream sauce. Be careful to keep the paint runny enough to manipulate.

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738 -- COOKED MODELING DOUGH

2 c. salt

1 c. flour

1 tsp. alum

1 2/3 c. water

Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, 3-5 minutes. Cool slightly. Food coloring may be added now or painted when dry. This mixture can be used to spread on maps, stretched out on cardboard or to cover boxes or cans to be decorated.

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739 -- UNCOOKED MODELING DOUGH

3 c. flour

1 c. salt

1/2 c. oil

1 tbsp. alum

Water

Mix all ingredients together adding only enough water to make mixture a pliable consistency, without being sticky. Food coloring may be added now or painted when dry.

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740 -- FINGER PAINT

1 c. cornstarch

1 c. cold water

Combine thoroughly, then add 1 quart boiling water, stirring to mix. Add: Powdered tempera paint for color This makes a large quantity of finger paint. You may want to cut recipe in half.

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741 -- FINGER PAINTS - DRY

1/2 c. Niagra starch

1/4 c. powdered paint

1/2 c. Ivory Snow

Mix above ingredients. Wet shelf paper and put paint in spice shaker to shake out.

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742 -- SILLY PUTTY

1 c. liquid starch

2 c. Elmers glue

Mix. Coloring may be added to starch if desired.

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743 -- BATHTUB FINGER PAINTS

1/3 c. cornstarch

3 tbsp. talcum powder

1 1/2 c. water

3 tbsp. mild liquid dishwashing soap

Food coloring

Put cornstarch in medium saucepan. Add water, a little at a time. Stir until mixed. Cook mixture over low to medium heat until mixture boils and thickens, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add talcum powder and dishwashing soap. Stir until mixed. Divide into equal parts. Color with food coloring. When cool, use fingers to paint tub, wall, face, etc. Washes clean in warm water.

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744 -- HOMEMADE SILLY PUTTY

2 parts white glue (Elmer's)

1 part Sta-Flo liquid starch

Mix well. It needs to dry a bit before it is "workable". It may not work well on a humid day. Store in an air-tight container. Note: If you use Elmer's school glue instead of regular white, it does not bounce or pick up pictures but it makes a gooey delight that kids will love. Use on a smooth surface.

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745 -- PASTE

1/2 c. flour

1 c. boiling water

Add flour to the boiling water; stir over low heat until thick and shiny. Let cool. Can be kept in a covered container to use again.

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746 -- PLAY-DOUGH

1 c. flour

1/4 c. salt

2 tsp. cream of tartar

1 c. water

1 tbsp. oil

Food coloring

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747 -- SILLY PUTTY

1 tbsp. liquid starch

2 tbsp. white glue

Mix together and it's ready!

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748 -- EDIBLE FINGER PAINT

1 box instant pudding

Food coloring

Mix instant pudding according to directions on package. Add food coloring. Finger paint on freezer paper.

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749 -- CLAY RECIPE FOR ORNAMENTS

4 c. flour

1 c. salt

1 tsp. powdered alum

1 1/2 c. water

Mix well in a large bowl. If the dough is too dry, work in another tablespoon of water with your hands. Dough can be colored by dividing it into several parts and kneading a drop or 2 of food coloring into each part. Roll or mold as desired. TO ROLL: Roll dough 1/8" thick on lightly floured board. Cut with cookie cutters dipped in flour. Make a hole in the top 1/4" down for hanging by using the end of a plastic straw dipped in flour. Shake the dots from the end of the straw and press on for decorations. TO MOLD: Shape dough no more than 1/2" thick into figures such as: flowers, fruits, animals, etc. Insert a fine wire in each for hanging. Bake ornaments on ungreased cookie sheet for about 30 minutes in a 250 degree oven. Turn and bake another 1 1/2 hours until hard and dry. Remove and cool. When done, sand lightly with fine sandpaper until smooth. Paint with plastic based poster, acrylic paint or markers. Paint both sides. Allow paint to dry and seal with a clear shellac, spray plastic or clear nail polish. This recipe makes about 5 dozen 2 1/2" ornaments.

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750 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS

3/4 c. cinnamon

1 tbsp. ground nutmeg

2 tbsp. ground cloves

1 tbsp. ground allspice

1 c. applesauce

Mix spices; add applesauce. On wax paper, roll dough about 1/4" thick. Cut shapes with cookie cutters (small shapes are easier to handle). With spatula, lift shapes to cookie sheets. Make a hole in the top of each shape with a toothpick so ribbon or string for hanging can be strung later. Let these ornaments air dry for 4 to 5 days, turning each day. Don't throw broken ones away, use them in your stove top potpourris. Ornaments last a long time.

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751 -- GREASE PAINT FOR MAKE UP

2 tsp. white shortening

5 tsp. cornstarch

1 tsp. white flour

Glycerin

Food color

2 1/2 tsp. unsweetened cocoa (for

brown make-up)

Using spatula, blend first 3 ingredients on a plate, for a smooth paste. Add 3 to 4 drops of glycerin to make creamy (enough to do one child's face). When putting on, stroke in one direction over face. To Remove: Use shortening, cold cream or baby oil.

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752 -- CLAY RECIPE FOR ORNAMENTS

4 c. flour

1 c. salt

1 tsp. alum

1 1/2 c. water

Roll and mold as desired (can put food coloring in). Remember to use pencil head to put hole in ornament for hanging. Bake on ungreased cookie sheet at 250 degrees for 30 minutes. Turn and bake 1/2 hour until hard and dry. Sand slightly and paint.

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753 -- EDIBLE FUNDOUGHS

All edible fundoughs should be made, used & eaten the same day.PEANUT BUTTER & HONEY:

1 c. peanut butter

1 c. honey

2 c. powdered milk

Supervise as you have children follow these steps: 1. Mix all ingredients together in a bowl. 2. Add more powdered milk if necessary to make a workable dough. 3. Form the dough into balls and other shapes.PEANUT BUTTER & SYRUP:

1 c. peanut butter

1 c. corn syrup

1 1/2 c. powdered sugar

1 1/2 c. powdered milk

Supervise as you have children follow these steps: 1. Mix all ingredients together with a spoon. 2. Add more powdered milk if necessary to make a workable dough. 3. Knead, shape and eat.

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754 -- FACE PAINT

1 tsp. cornstarch

1/2 tsp. water

1/2 tsp. cold cream

Food color

In small container add first 3 ingredients. Add food color, drop by drop, until it is the desired shade. Paint face. Washes off with soap and water.

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755 -- FINGER PAINT

2 c. flour

2 tsp. salt

Mix together and add 2 1/2 cups cold water; beat until smooth and gradually add 2 cups hot water. Boil until clear. Beat until smooth. Add food coloring. Store in jars.

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756 -- DOUGH

1 c. salt

2 c. flour

1 c. water

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757 -- HOMEMADE BUBBLE BATH

2 c. vegetable oil

10 drops perfume

3 tbsp. liquid shampoo

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758 -- FACE PAINT

Cornstarch

Water

Cold cream

Food coloring

Muffin tin

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759 -- FINGER PAINTS

3 tbsp. sugar

1/2 c. cornstarch

2 c. cold water

Food coloring

Dish detergent

4 plastic or paper cups

Med. saucepan

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760 -- SILLY PUTTY

1/2 c. Elmer's glue

1/4 c. liquid starch

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761 -- SALT DOUGH ORNAMENTS

2 c. all-purpose flour

1 c. salt

1 c. water

Combine dry ingredients in a bowl, slowly add water, mix and form a ball. Add more or less water, knead 7-10 minutes until smooth and firm. Keep in bag in refrigerator until use (up to 5 days) spray mold (if using one) with Pam and press in dough. Pull out gently. Bake on foil lined cookie sheet at 250 degrees until firm and dry or can leave in mold and bake until it's a little firm first. Then remove and bake on sheet. Can be painted and coated. If using in a deep mold, leave a hollow in the back.

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762 -- DOUGH ORNAMENTS

2 c. flour

1 c. salt

1 c. water

Mix ingredients thoroughly. Add 1 tablespoon of water if dough will not hold together. Knead 5 minutes. Shape. Poke a small hole for hanging or open a paper clip partially and press half of it into the back of decoration before baking. Place ornaments on lightly greased cookie sheet. Smooth rough edges with a wet knife before baking. Bake at 250 degrees for 2 hours. Paint with acrylic paint and coat with clear shellac. This recipe will not work if halved or doubled or if not used within 2 hours.

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763 -- FACE PAINT

1 tsp. cornstarch

1/2 tsp. water

1/2 tsp. cold cream

2 drops food coloring of your choice

Mix all ingredients in small plastic mixing bowl. Make sure mixed well.

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764 -- SILLY PUTTY - NOT FOOD

Use 2 parts Elmer's glue to 1 part StaFlo liquid starch. Mix with your hands until you play with it. Store in a covered container. Keep off of fabric and carpet. We think this is fun stuff.

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765 -- FINGER PAINTS

3 tbsp. sugar

1/2 c. corn starch

2 c. cold water

Food coloring

Mix sugar and corn starch, then add water. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly until well blended. When it starts to thicken, it will thicken quickly. When it is pudding consistency, divide mixture into 4 to 5 portions; add a different food color to each and a pinch of detergent. Keeps well in refrigerator.

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766 -- FINGER PAINTS

1/4 c. liquid laundry starch

2 drops food coloring or 1 tsp.

tempura

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767 -- BUBBLE BLOWING SOLUTION

1/4 c. liquid detergent

2 1/2 c. sugar

9 tbsp. cooking oil

Food coloring

1 3/4 qt. water

Mix all ingredients, adding water last. Stir until sugar dissolved.

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768 -- FLORAL PRESERVATIVE

1 tbsp. sugar

1/4 tsp. chlorine bleach

1 gallon water

Mix ingredients. Use with cut flowers from a florist or from your own garden.

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769 -- "GOOP" - SILLY PUTTY

1 c. glue

1/2 c. liquid starch

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770 -- SARAH'S BUBBLE SOLUTION

1/3 c. dish soap or baby shampoo

1 1/4 c. water

2 tsp. sugar

1 drop food coloring

Combine and put in an unbreakable bottle.

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771 -- PASTE RECIPE

1/2 c. flour

1/2 c. sugar

1/2 c. cold water

Mix together as you would to make gravy. Add 2 cups boiling water and cook until thick. Add 1 1/2 teaspoons powdered alum. Add 1/4 teaspoon oil of wintergreen (preservative).

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772 -- SCENTED CINNAMON ORNAMENTS

Not for eating!! 1 tbsp. ground cloves 1 tbsp. nutmeg 3/4 c. applesauce 2 tbsp. white glue In medium bowl combine cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg. Add applesauce and glue. Stir to combine. Work mixture with hands 2 to 3 minutes or until dough is smooth and ingredients are thoroughly mixed. Divide into 4 portions. Roll out each portion to 1/4" thickness. Cut with cookie cutters and make a hole in top with a straw or toothpick. Place on wire racks and dry at room temperature for several days. Turn over each day. Thread ribbon through hole. Makes 32 (2") ornaments.

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773 -- FACE PAINTS

Muffin tin

Cornstarch

Water

Food coloring

Cold cream

In each cup of muffin tin mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch, 1/2 teaspoon water, 1/2 teaspoon cold cream and a couple drops of food coloring. Stir and paint.

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774 -- FINGER PAINTS

3 tbsp. sugar

1/2 c. cornstarch

2 c. cold water

Food coloring

Dish detergent

4 plastic or paper cups

Mix sugar, cornstarch and water in saucepan. Cook over low heat 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from stove and cool. Divide mixture into 4 cups. Add a little food coloring and 1 drop of dish detergent. Stir and paint.

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775 -- SCHOOL PASTE

1/2 c. sugar

1/2 c. flour

2 c. water

1/2 tsp. powdered alum

15 drops oil of cloves

Mix sugar, flour, water and alum in saucepan. Cook on low heat, stirring constantly until thick. Remove from heat and add oil of cloves. Makes 1 pint and will keep for several months.

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776 -- MAKE - YOUR - OWN STICKERS

8 tbsp. vinegar

4 pkgs. unflavored gelatin

1 tbsp. peppermint extract

Bring vinegar to a boil and add gelatin. Reduce heat to low and stir until gelatin is dissolved. Add peppermint extract. Brush on back of paper desired for stickers (wrapping paper, magazine pages, cards, etc.). Let dry and trim. Lick and use as regular stickers. Remainder should be stored in airtight jar and will keep for several months. It will solidify. So warm in pan of hot water to use again.

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777 -- PLAY - SLIME

2 c. cornstarch

1 c. water

Food coloring

Combine together. As it dries out add more water.

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778 -- MODELING DOUGH

1 c. flour

1 c. canning salt

1 tbsp. powdered alum

1 c. boiling water

Food coloring

Pour boiling water over mixture of flour, salt, and alum. Stir thoroughly. Cool enough to handle and knead. Divide dough and add a different food color to each piece. Knead color into dough. Store in airtight container.

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779 -- FACE PAINT

6 tsp. cornstarch

3 tsp. water

3 tsp. cold cream

Food coloring

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780 -- FINGER PAINTS

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3 tbsp. sugar

1/2 c. cornstarch

2 c. cold water

Dish detergent

Plastic or paper cups

Food coloring

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781 -- PASTE FOR CHILDREN

1 c. flour

1 c. sugar

1 qt. water

1 tbsp. powdered alum

Place all ingredients in double boiler and cook until clear. Stir this. Makes a lot of paste. Store in refrigerator.

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782 -- GOOEY GLUE

3/4 c. cold water

2 tbsp. corn syrup

1 tsp. white vinegar

1/2 c. cornstarch

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783 -- HOMEMADE PLAY - DOUGH

1/2 c. salt

1 c. flour

2 tbsp. cream of tartar

1 c. water

Food coloring

1 tbsp. oil

Mix in pot and cook on medium heat. It is done when it gathers around the spoon. If you use hot water to begin with, it cooks in 2 to 3 minutes. Cool a bit. Knead about 10 seconds. This is a durable play dough and will last for months. Put into plastic bag and keep in a coffee can.

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784 -- PLAY-DOUGH

2 1/2 c. flour

1 c. salt

1 c. water

Mixture may be stored in refrigerator for months!

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785 -- FINGER PAINT

1/4 c. cornstarch

2 c. cold water

Food coloring

Mix cornstarch and water in medium pan and then boil until the mixture thickens. (It will take a while.) Cool. Pour into containers - baby food jars with screw on lids are perfect. Add food coloring.

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786 -- DRYING FLOWERS

Flowers

Silica gel or uncolored kitty litter*

Floral wire

Floral tape

*Sift kitty litter, discarding larger pieces. 1. Trim stems 1/2 to 3/4 inch from base of flowers. Spread silica gel, 1 to 2 inches deep, in small glass or paper bowl or 2-cup measure. Prepare 1 container for each flower. 2. Arrange 1 flower, blossom-side up, in each bowl of silica gel. Sprinkle additional gel between petals, covering flower completely. 3. Place 1 or 2 flowers in oven as directed on chart. Place 2-cup measure filled with water in oven. Microwave as directed. Remove from oven and allow to finish drying for at least 12 hours. 4. Remove flowers carefully, shaking gently to remove silica gel. Use small paintbrush to remove any remaining gel. Attach floral wire to stems with floral tape.FLOWER DRYING GUIDE:

Use Power Level 9 for all of the following: 2 carnations for 3 to 3 1/2 minutes; 2 daisies for 1 to 2 minutes; 2 daisy mums (pom poms) for 3 to 4 minutes; and 1 rose for 2 1/2 to 3 minutes. TIPS: Choose brightly-colored flowers that are partially open. White and pastel flowers may turn brown. Spray dried flowers with hair spray or acrylic spray coating for protection. Let spray dry completely.

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787 -- HOMEMADE PLAY - DOUGH

1 c. white flour

1/4 c. salt

2 tbsp. cream of tartar

1 c. water

2 tsp. food coloring

1 tbsp. oil

Mix flour, salt and cream of tartar in medium pot. Combine water, food coloring and oil and add to flour mixture. Cook over medium heat and stir for 3 to 5 minutes until mixture forms a ball in the center of pot. Turn out and knead on lightly floured surface until desired consistency. Store in airtight container (no-toxic).

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788 -- PLAY - DOUGH

2 c. flour

2 c. water

1 c. salt

2 tsp. cream of tartar

3 tbsp. salad oil

Food coloring

Combine ingredients and stir in a 1 quart saucepan over medium-high heat until thick. Add coloring by kneading in. Store in plastic or margarine tubs.

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789 -- DIANE'S SPICED ORNAMENTS

1 c. applesauce

3/4 c. cinnamon

2 tbsp. nutmeg

2 tbsp. allspice

2 tbsp. ground cloves

Mix all and form into a dough. Roll out 1/4 inch thick and cut with cookie cutter. Make small hole in top with ice pick. Leave out to dry. Insert tie, cord or ribbon into hole afterwards to hang.

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790 -- CORNSTARCH AND BAKING SODA ORNAMENTS

2 c. baking soda

1 c. cornstarch

1 1/4 c. cold water

Mix cornstarch and baking soda, then add water. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the consistency of wet mashed potatoes. Turn onto a plate, cover with a damp cloth and let cool. Knead until smooth. Seal in plastic bag, in refrigerator until needed.

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791 -- SILLY PUDDY

Like playdoh. 1 c. salt 1 tbsp. Wesson oil Food coloring 2 c. water Mix ingredients together; knead until smooth. Color to suit.

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792 -- HOMEMADE FINGER PAINT

2 c. flour

2 tsp. salt

2 1/2 c. cold water

2 c. boiling water

Food coloring

Mix flour with salt. Add water, stir until smooth. Gradually add this mixture to boiling water. Boil until smooth and thick. Add food coloring and until smooth.

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793 -- BUBBLE BLOWING SOLUTION

1 c. water

1/3 c. Joy dishwashing liquid

2 tbsp. light corn syrup

Mix and allow to sit for 1 hour before using. May be stored in refrigerator.

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794 -- COOKED PLAY DOUGH

1 c. flour

1 c. water with food

Coloring of your choice

1/2 c. salt

1 tbsp. oil

2 tsp. cream of tartar

Mix together gradually and cook until play dough consistency.

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795 -- PLAY - DOUGH

1 c. flour

1/2 c. salt

2 tsp. cream of tartar

1 c. water

1 tbsp. cooking oil

Food coloring

Flavoring oil (opt.)

Mix flour, salt and cream of tartar in a saucepan. Add water and cooking oil, then a few drops of food coloring.* Cook on medium heat and stir constantly until mixture pulls from the pan (about 3 minutes. Knead immediately, then store in airtight container. *Optional: Add mint flavoring to green dough; add strawberry flavoring to red dough, etc.

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796 -- CINNAMON ORNAMENTS

3/4 c. applesauce

1 c. cinnamon

1 tbsp. ground nutmeg

1 tbsp. ground allspice

1 tbsp. ground cloves

Dough will be very sticky. Roll out on cinnamon covered surface and cut with cookie cutter. Make hole with pencil to put ribbon through to hang as ornaments.

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797 -- SALT DOUGH ORNAMENTS

2 c. white flour

1 c. salt

1 c. warm water

2 tbsp. oil

Combine and knead for 10 minutes or until dough is smooth. If crumbly add water; if moist and sticky add flour until right consistency. Shape into desired shapes or roll out dough and use cookie cutters. Bake at 325 degrees until dry - not brown- approximately 15 minutes per 1/4 inch thickness. When cool paint with water colors or acrylic paints. Color may be added to dough before cooking. Spray with acrylic spray to preserve and shine.

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798 -- SUPER BUBBLE SOLUTION

1 c. Joy liquid detergent

2 1/2 tsp. glycerine

1 c. water

Add Joy and glycerine to water. Mix gently so as not to form excessive bubbles. Best if refrigerated overnight.

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799 -- NUTTY PUTTY

1 tbsp. liquid starch

2 tbsp. white glue, such as Elmer's

school glue

3 drops food coloring

Pinch sodium benzoate to retard mold

Plastic Easter egg or small screw-top

jar

WARNING: Omit sodium benzoate if material is to be used with young children. Makes about 3 tablespoons. Measure starch into a small bowl. Add glue. Let set 5 minutes. If desired, add coloring and sodium benzoate. Then mix thoroughly until all starch is absorbed and color is spread smoothly throughout. The more you mix the putty, the better it vets. Store in a plastic Easter egg or small jar. HOW TO USE IT: This recipe makes a rubbery putty that will bounce, pick up pictures from the newspaper, stretch, and mold into shapes. If left in the open air, it will melt into a rubbery blob and turn hard. If a tougher, more rubbery putty is desired, add one more teaspoonful starch. Soft putty should set overnight before being used to pick up pictures. If used too soon, it may stick to the paper. Stored in an airtight container, Nutty Putty will last several days. If the surface dries out or if it gets too tough from handling, just dip it into warm water and then knead.

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800 -- MODELING DOUGH

3/4 c. flour

1/2 c. salt

1 1/2 tsp. powdered alum

1 1/2 tsp. vegetable oil

1/2 c. boiling water

Food coloring

Combine flour, salt, and alum in a mixing bowl. Add vegetable oil and boiling water. Stir vigorously with a spoon until well blended. Dough should not stick to the sides of the bowl and should be cool enough to handle. Add food coloring and knead into dough until color is well blended and the dough is the desired tint. Makes about 1 cup. Double the recipe for large projects. For groups, mix several double recipes rather than one large amount. HOW TO USE IT: This is an excellent play dough. It has a smooth texture, takes about 15 minutes to make, and dries to a hard finish overnight. Use it to make lovely dough flowers as well as animals and other figures. Store in a jar with a tight lid. Dough will keep several months without refrigeration. THIS RECIPE HAS BEEN ALTERED BY THE USER ON 08-07-1990.

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801 -- GIFT BUBBLE BATH

5 lbs. Epsom salts

1 sm. box Ivory soap

1 sm. box powdered sachet

Mix thoroughly. Makes 16 cups

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