PLAY CLAY ORNAMENTS
2 c. baking soda
1 c. cornstarch
1 1/4 c. cold water
Mix soda and cornstarch; blend well. Add cold water and mix well until smooth. Boil 1 minute until consistency of moist mashed potatoes, stir constantly. Spoon out on a plate cover with a damp cloth and allow to cool. Knead dough and roll out on waxed paper. Cut out designs with cookie cutters or shape by hand; let dry until hard, 1-2 days. Paint ornaments with Tempura or water colors. Dry well and coat with shellac or clear nail polish. Hangers may be mounted on back with glue or pressed into dough before it drys.