This is a fun rainy day project to make with your kids.
1 cup flour
1/2 cup salt
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 cup water
food coloring
Combine the flour, salt & cream of tartar in medium size pot. Add the oil and water; stir until fairly smooth. Add the food coloring to achieve the desired color – it will darken a little when it is cooked. Cook over medium heat & stir constantly. Cook until very thick, (it doesn’t take long). Using a wooden spoon to stir the mixture while it is cooking will be easier on the hands. Remove from heat and scrape the “clay” out of the pot. Knead until smooth.
Let it cool a little and then wrap in plastic wrap or store in a sealed plastic bag.