1 c. cornstarch
2 c. baking soda
1 1/4 c. water
Food coloring, optional

In saucepan, thoroughly mix cornstarch, soda and water. Heat to boiling, stirring constantly. Cook until reaches dough-like consistency. Remove from heat and cover with damp cloth. When cool enough to handle, knead. Clay may be colored by adding food coloring to water before it is mixed with soda and cornstarch. Clay is gentle because both soda and cornstarch are soothing to hands. Won't stain. May be stored in plastic bags.