DIY ideas for children: create a self-hardening paste!

Still looking for activities to do with your children? After the flower crowns, THE colored candles and other creative hobbies, we are back today with a recipe for self-hardening modeling clay.

This creative hobby recipe is simple, quick and safe to make. The latter offers the possibility to your children to make their own personalized decorations . DIY made easy!

Let their imagination run wild and don't forget to share their creations on your social networks with the #monbeautymix.

Odoo - Sample #1 for three columns


Prepare the following ingredients and accessories:

Settle into your kitchen. In a saucepan over low heat, start by pouring two glasses of household baking soda.

Odoo- Sample #2 for three columns

 

Then add a glass ofcorn starch.

Odoo- Sample #3 for three columns

 

And finally, a glass of water.

Odoo - Sample #1 for three columns

 

Let your children mix their preparation over low heat with a wooden spatula, until they obtain a good consistency.

The remaining water will be used to moisten the dough to prevent it from drying out during modeling.

Odoo- Sample #2 for three columns

 

Let the dough rest for a moment. As soon as it has the right consistency, your children can start shaping it.

Add a little water if it dries out while you're still working on it.

Odoo- Sample #3 for three columns

 

Your children can create the shapes they like, by hand or with cookie cutters.

Once the shapes are finished, the dough should harden in the open air. Your children can then customize them according to their wishes by adding color, for example :)

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