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Dryer-Lint Modeling Clay
Materials Needed:
3 cups dryer lint
2 cups cold or warm water
2/3 cup non-self-rising wheat flour
3 drops oil of cloves
Old newspaper
pan
Instructions:
1) Put lint and water in a large saucepan. Stir to dampen all of the lint.
2) Add flour and stir to prevent lumps.
3) Add oil of cloves.
4) Cook over low heat while stirring constantly, until mixture holds together and forms peaks.
5) Pour out and cool on several thickness of newspaper.
Makes about 4 cups of modeling clay.
You may shape over objects or press into a mold or use as you would papier-mache pulp.
It takes 3 to 5 days to dry to a very hard and durable surface.
When wet, it is easily worked.
Store unused portion in an airtight container.
It will keep for several days.
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