1 cup cornstarch
1 1/3 cups cold water
2 cups salt

Put salt and 2/3 cup water in pan and bring to a boil. Mix cornstarch with 2/3 cup water and mix well. Blend 2 mixtures together and knead into clay.

Makes about 3 cups. This clay can be air dried and then painted. Store unused clay in airtight container in the fridge.