Guest Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 I am looking for a tried and tested recipe for quick drying dough/clay. Can anyone help. We are going to make diva lights for diwali and the children need to take them home on the same day. Any help appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_79 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 I think you might have to bake dough but its certainly not quick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_8466 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 We've used bog standard air drying clay (from ELC, I think) to make divas which we decorated with sequins etc. They didn't dry during the day, but they still went home with the children on the same day and continued the drying process at home. I don't know of any clay or dough that will dry quickly. That said, I'm not exactly an expert! Plaster of paris might be an option, although obviously its no good if you want them to be able to manipulate and mould... Maz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_2157 Posted October 10, 2007 Share Posted October 10, 2007 Last year for a pirate theme we were exploring we made gold bullion from salt dough we popped them in the microwave and so hardened very quickly. If you do a t'nternet search for salt dough I' msure you will find a recipe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_8466 Posted October 11, 2007 Share Posted October 11, 2007 Last year for a pirate theme we were exploring we made gold bullion from salt dough we popped them in the microwave and so hardened very quickly. If you do a t'nternet search for salt dough I' msure you will find a recipe Must talk to the parish council about getting a microwave... Maz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_64 Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 There is a recipe and instructions for microwave salt dough here. It's for Christmas ornaments but ignore that bit!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 (edited) I'd be very careful about plaster of paris - wonderful material that it is - because of the potential to block the drains and more seriously I recall hearing about a school pupil - secondary age- experimenting with this in the art room on their own, encasing the fingers of both hands with horrific, life-changing consequences. Unlikely to happen in early eyars, I know, but it still makes me shudder! Edited October 12, 2007 by Guest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnonyMouse_64 Posted October 12, 2007 Share Posted October 12, 2007 Gosh, hadn't read about that one. How horrific!! Just looked it up online and it doesn't bear thinking about. http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/education/6485481.stm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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