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From: SifGreyWillow (Original Message) Sent: 8/7/2008 5:33 AM
Sand Modeling

From Janice and Delores Gilligan
Materials:
1 cup sand
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon alum
3/4 cup hot water
bowl, pan and airtight container
Process:
1. mix sand, cornstarch and alum
2. add hot water, stirring vigorously
3. cook over medium heat until thick
4. cool
5. model or mold into objects
6. dry in sunshine for several days
7. store leftover dough in airtight container
Hints:
1. makes 2 cups
2. grainy and stonelike
3. does not need shellac or varnish