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A 45–60 minutes craft for ages 3–10, using supplies you likely already have — Beads, Corn Starch, and Wire.

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    Make Milk Cap Clay Ornaments

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    Make the clay with an adult

    With an adult, mix - 1 Cup cornstarch - 2 Cups baking soda - 1 1/2 Cup cold water together in a pan. Put the pan on the stove and turn the heat to medium. Stir it all the time. It will get very thick and hard to stir. When it looks like clay, take it off the stove and let it cool. Store the clay in a closed container.

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    Clean up

    Put things away so your space is tidy for next time.

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    Put away our supplies

    Check off each supply when it is put away — and any clean-up tips underneath are done too. You might find a fun surprise!

    • A cartoon of Beads
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Corn Starch
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Wire
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Paint
      Where they belong:
      • — Don't forget! Close all paint lids tightly.
    • A cartoon of Bottle Caps
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    • A cartoon of Baking Soda
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    • A cartoon of Water
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    • A cartoon of Saucepan
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    • A cartoon of Knives
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