This modeling clay recipe is one that will harden nicely in order to be used for crafts and school projects.

First lets gather up all of our ingredients:

1 cup of cornstarch
2 cups of baking soda
1 ½ cups of cold water
Food coloring
A damp towel

Step 1:
In a cooking pot, combine all of the ingredients and stir until you have a smooth base.

Step 2:
Using a low heat bring the mixture to a boil while stirring out any lumps that appear while you are mixing. Take the mixture off the heat once it is at about the same consistency of mashed potatoes.

Step 3:
Lay your damp towel out and flip the clay mixture out onto it. Wrap the clay completely in the towel to prevent hardening until the mixture cools.

Step 4:
Knead the mixture until you have the consistency you want.

Step 5:
Knead in food coloring if you wish to use it.

Step 6:
Enjoy your new homemade clay.

Tip: If you are not using the clay for modeling then store in plastic baggies in order to help prevent hardening.