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These are internal links to places on this page, also known as "bookmarks":1 1/2 cups ground Cinnamon 1 cup Applesauce 1/3 cup white School glue (like Elmer's) 1 medium bowl Flat surface for kneading Waxed paper Rolling pin Cookie cutters - various types Knife Straw Non-stick cooling rack Ribbon Acylic craft paints, optional Directions: Mix the cinnamon, applesauce, and glue together in a bowl. Take it out of the bowl and knead it on a flat surface until it turns into a firm clay. You may need to dust your rolling pin, hands, or working surface with cinnamon, or use wax paper as a working surface. Let it sit for about 30 minutes. This clay is best used at room temperature. Roll out clay with a rolling pin to approximately 1/8 of an inch thick. Use cutters to cut out desired shapes. If you are going to hang your shape, use a straw to cut out a hole near the top of the shape. Place shapes on a non-stick cooling rack or wax paper. You will need to keep an eye on them and turn them over occasionally so that they dry evenly and dry flat. Dry shapes for approximately 5 days. When dry you may put a ribbon through the hole for hanging on the tree or adding to a package. You may add acrylic craft paint to decorate your shapes, if you wish.Bubbles
Supplies and equipment: 1/2 cup Dishwashing liquid 4 1/2 Cups Water 4 Tablespoons glycerin (from the drugstore) 6-cup container (1-1/2 quarts) with a tight-fitting lid for mixing and storing the bubble solution Measuring cup and tablespoon measure Spoon for stirring How To Make It Gather up all the supplies and equipment. Measure out the water, dishwashing liquid and glycerin into the container. Gently stir the mixture together. DO NOT SHAKE. If a foam forms, gently skim it off the top. Find something with which to blow bubbles and begin to have fun. A drinking straw will make small bubbles, a smooth-edged funnel (dip the large end) will make big ones.Silly Slime
Mix equal amounts of white glue and liquid laundry starch in a glass bowl. Start with about 1/2 cup of each. Stir thoroughly and then let it rest five minutes. Now knead it with your hands until it comes together. Don't give up!
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