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Make Clay Out of Bread

By Sherri Osborn, About.com

Believe it or not, you can make clay using slices of bread!
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 20 minutes
Here's How:
  1. Cut the crust off 7 pieces of bread.
  2. Break the bread into tiny pieces and put them in a medium-sized bowl.
  3. Add 7 teaspoons of white glue and mix thoroughly.
  4. Add 1/2 teaspoon of water and 1/2 teaspoon dish washing detergent.
  5. Knead your mixture until you get a nice clay consistancy.
  6. Make sculptures out of your clay and let air dry.
Tips:
  1. If your mixture is too dry, add a bit more water.
  2. Air drying usually takes about 24 hours.
  3. Don't eat this dough!
What You Need:
  • Bread
  • White Glue
  • Water
  • Dish Wasing Soap
  • Medium Sized Bowl
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