February 2011, Issue 13
Book Review
Page 68
Dryer Lint Modeling Clay
♥ 3 Cups dryer lint
♥ 2 Cups cold water
♥ 2/3 Cup non-self-rising whole wheat flour
♥ 3 Drops oil of cloves
♥ Old newspapers
How to make it:
Put lint and water in large saucepan. Stir to dampen all lint. Add flour and stir thoroughly to prevent lumps. Add oil of cloves. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until mixture holds together and forms peaks. Pour out and cool on several thicknesses of newspaper. Makes about 4 cups.
How to use it:
Shape over armatures (boxes, bottles, balloons,and so forth), press into molds, or use as papier-mache pulp. This material will dry in three to five days to a very hard, durable surface. When wet, it has a felt-like consistency. It dries smooth or rough, depending on how it is used. Press material into a mold to obtain hard, smooth finish. Stored in an airtight container, this material will keep for several days.
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