Age Range: 2+ with parental assistance

Time to Complete: 25 minutes

Supplies Needed

• Homemade air Dry Clay:

  • 2 Cups of Baking Soda

  • 1 Cup of Corn Starch

  • 1 ¼ Cups of water

• Optional: Store bought air-dry clay

• Towel

• Bowl

• Pan

• Medium of choice (i.e. paint, markers, toothpicks, etc...)

1. Parents will mix baking soda, cornstarch, and water in a pot over a stove at low heat for approximately 8-10 minutes. You want the consistency to look like mashed potatoes.

2. Carefully place mixture in a cool damp towel. Leave in an open area or counter for 15-30 minutes, until cool to touch.

1. Separate your clay into three different balls, one small, one medium, and one large.

2. Flatten your largest ball and shape it into a ‘teardrop’ shape, this will make the body of the duck.

For the head, make round your medium ball and place it on top.

3. Make a beak by tearing a piece of the smallest ball and adding it to the front of the head. Shape the beak by pinching the clay between your fingers.

4. Leave the clay to dry, or bake in an oven before painting.

Air Dry: Place in a cool dry area. Leave to harden. This method may take up to two days to completely dry.

Oven: Place your items on an oven tray lined with parchment paper. Set oven to 170 degrees Fahrenheit for 50-70 minutes. Depending on the thickness of your items timing may change. Let cool about 20 minutes.

5. Once your clay is dry and cool to the touch, decorate!

For this duck, acrylic paint was used, but the clay will accept a variety of media. Experiment!