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In last week’s Tribune we told you how to make your own Play Dough. If you do not know what I am talking about, Play Dough is the soft, squishy, mushy substance that you can mold into your favorite shapes. Once you are done, you can mush it down and reshape it into any shape that you want. Well, we thought that if you enjoyed that project, you might also enjoy this other project that is very similar-but you get to cook the shape that you design and keep it. Remember to ask an adult for help with the stove.

• 2 Cups Flour
• 1 Cup Salt
• 1 Cup Water
• 1 1/2 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
• Wax Paper
• Paint
• 1 Mixing Bowl
• Cookie Sheet

1. Mix the salt and flour together in the mixing bowl.
2. Slowly add the water and oil to the bowl and mix together until you get a smooth consistency.
3. Tear off a large piece of wax paper and pull off a chunk of the dough.
4. Shape the dough into any design that you want…use your imagination. Just try not to make the shapes too thick.
5. Place your creations on a cookie sheet and cook in an oven at 250 degrees for about 45 minutes-1 hour.
6. When they are done, remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
7. You can then paint the objects if desired.