Watch more Great Craft Ideas videos: <a href="http://www.howcast.com/videos/316409-How-to-Make-Your-Own-Clay" title="http://www.howcast.com/videos/316409-How-to-Make-Your-Own-Clay" target='_blank'>http://www.howcast.com/videos/316409-How-to-Make-Your-Own-Clay</a><br /> <br /> Making your own clay is easy, inexpensive, and fun to do.<br /> <br /> Step 1: Bring to boil<br /> Bring the water to a boil and add a few drops of food coloring.<br /> <br /> Step 2: Mix ingredients<br /> Mix the flour, salt, and cream of tartar in a large bowl.<br /> <br /> Step 3: Remove pot<br /> Remove the pot from the heat and add the oil.<br /> <br /> Step 4: Mix ingredients<br /> Carefully pour the water mixture into the bowl. Use a wooden spoon to thoroughly mix it, and then let it sit until it's only slightly warm.<br /> <br /> Tip<br /> Add vanilla extract to give it a nice aroma.<br /> <br /> Step 5: Knead<br /> Lay the clay mixture on a baking sheet until it's pliable.<br /> <br /> Step 6: Store<br /> Have fun molding your clay. When you're done, store it in an airtight container.<br /> <br /> Did You Know?<br /> Modeling clay has been used to fool fingerprint-reading security devices.<i class="fa fa-language transViewIcon clickable" title="Translation"></i>
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