2 c. flour
1/2 c. salt
1 c. water

Mix all ingredients together in a bowl with your hands. If it is too sticky add a little more flour; it is too dry, add a little more water. Divide the dough up into 4 parts and add food coloring to each or just use the dough as it is.

Use your imagination and make beads for jewelry, animals, fruits, Christmas ornaments and anything else you can think of. Place on a cookie sheet and put in oven at 300 degrees. Bake for 1 hour or more for large items.

When completely cooled, you can paint them and cover them with shellac for a nice, shiny finish.