1 c. cornstarch
2 c. salt
1 1/3 c. cold water

Put salt and 2/3 c water in a pot and bring to a boil. Mix cornstarch with remaining water and stir well. Blend these two mixture together and knead into clay. Make 3 cups. Mold the clay into various shapes or objects and let dry (takes several hours). You may paint them when dry. Store unused clay in a plastic bag in refrigerator.