Joyces no-mess way to make clay

by Joyce

Recipe :

  • 3 cups of flour

  • 1 cup salt

  • 1 cup oil 1/2 cup oil

  • 1 cup water



    • Put the ingredients in a plastic bag and seal. Then you can mix them without making any mess.


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    Thanks Joyce - that sounds like a nice easy way to make clay. I am guessing a large ziploc type bag would be good for this.

    I have used this method before with my silly putty recipe and it works well.

    Thanks for sharing!

    Update Feb 2012:
    A lot of you seem to think this clay is oily so I have reduced the amount to 1/5 cup. The oil gives the clay some elasticity, so if the clay is a bit crumbly, then you may need to add more.
    I found this clay sometimes needed a lot of kneading to get it to stick together and be a flexible dough, depending on which flour I used. Please don't just dump all the ingredients into the bag and expect perfect results every time. Everyone uses different flour and oil - so you will need to experiment a little around the recipe to get a good clay. Please read my instructions on how to make playdough before you start.


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    Sep 14, 2014
    Rating
    starstarstarstarstar     		Super Easy
    by: Anonymous

    It was so much fun added more flour cause it was a bit sticky. My kids had fun making and playing with it, I added ground cinnamon to add smell and tempera paint for color. Thanx
    Jan 26, 2013
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    starstarstarstarstar     		awesome!
    by:

    I love making clay but I cant get the right amount of the ingredients. Thanks to you...
    Jul 31, 2012
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    starstarstarstarstar     		stickey
    by: Anonymous

    IT WAS VERY STICKEY I THINK U SHOULD USE A LITTLE LESS WATER
    Feb 04, 2012
    Rating
    starstar     		very oily
    by: Anonymous

    This was very oily and when you picked it up, it broke in half or just crumbled up.

    I have changed the instructions to start with less oil, but a lot depends on the flour you used. I found that some flours needed a lot of kneading to get a good flexible dough. And I also sometimes needed to add a little more water. Julie.
    Dec 28, 2011
    Rating
    starstarstarstarstar     		how long
    by: Anonymous

    hi how long dose it tack to dry befor you can use it

    Answer
    Hi, not sure I understand. You don't want it to dry out before you use it. You can use it straightaway.
    How long your models take to dry will depend on how big they are. Thin, small models will dry much quicker.
    Dec 18, 2011
    Rating
    starstarstarstarstar     		awesome
    by: taylor

    that is reaky good joyces
    Oct 26, 2011
    Rating
    starstarstarstarstar     		Durabilty?
    by: Anonymous

    Question:
    Does this clay harden on its own or does it need to be fired? Is it durable?

    Answer
    This clay will harden but I think the air hardening clay recipe may be more what you are looking for. Neither recipes need firing. They will be fairly durable (the salt will help preserve it), but it won't last forever. Varnishing your finished item will help.
    Aug 30, 2011
    Rating
    star     		not good
    by: Anonymous

    this clay is not good dont waste ur salt on it.

    Julie says:
    I am sorry this didn't work out for you. What was wrong with it?
    Jul 22, 2011
    Rating
    starstarstarstarstar     		Verrrrrry Oily .
    by: Anonymous

    Yes this was very oily. I would say only use 1 tsp.
    Jun 11, 2011
    Rating
    starstarstarstarstar     		Rotten?
    by: gamingmusicchick98

    After you make it and it sits around for a while will you have to throw it away? Because I want to make my friend a charm with this recipe so she can keep it forever ;)

    Julie says
    No this clay won't keep forever.
    May 06, 2011
    Rating
    starstarstarstarstar     		clay dough
    by: Baby Girl

    Hey Joyce do you have to bake it after you mix it in the zip lock bag?

    Answer

    No - this is a no-bake clay recipe.
    Apr 08, 2011
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    starstarstarstarstar     		oil?
    by: Anonymous

    what kind of oil ?

    Answer

    I used sunflower oil but I think any type of vegetable oil would work.
    Mar 28, 2011
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    starstarstarstarstar     		Question about adding oil
    by: Amber

    Question

    Do you have to use the oil? like Kim said, it was very oiley.

    Answer

    You don't have to add all the oil but you will get a better result if you use some oil because it gives the clay its elasticity.
    If you are worried about the clay being too oily then just add a little at a time until you get the results you want.
    Jan 08, 2011
    Rating
    starstarstar     		Too oily!
    by: Kim

    I need a clay that hardens rather quickly but didn't want to have to bake it. I cut the recipe in half just to test it and it has proven to be very very oily! The oil itself is a mess. Not sure how long it will take to harden, but it appears it will be awhile.

    Hi Kim

    Did you use Joyce's recipe above? I think different flour might be giving everyone different results.

    This Claydo recipe looks like it might do what you want.
    Dec 20, 2010
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    starstarstarstarstar     		??
    by: Anonymous

    is this air dry clay??

    No, I don't think so. Just a general clay recipe. You can find an air dry clay recipe here though.

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