Fun, non-edible recipes

Over the years, I have been in search for the perfect salt dough recipe.  When I told my mother-in-law about it, she pulled out her REMINISCE magazine. This one was perfect.  I do add more flour than what she asks for, but it doesn't go soggy or dry out in two days like all the other versions I've tried.  

There were two other recipes in the article that I haven't tried yet, but for all you adventurous blog readers out there, feel free to try them out and get back to me.  I'd love to hear your feedback.  

Bubble Solution

1 pint soap flakes (not detergeent)

2 tablespoons glycerin

1 pint water

Heat mixture; shake and strain.  Cool.  Store in a covered jar  

(Exerp from the article.  "Bubbles made from mom's solution seemed bigger, brighter and "tougher," so we had fun watching them ride on the wind")

Homemade Paste

1 cup flour

1 cup sugar

1 teaspoon powdered alum

1 quart water

3 drops oil of wintergreen or oil of cloves

Mix flour, sugar and alum; add water gradually.  Cook until thickened; add oil.  Store in a covered jar.  

Homemade Clay

1 cup flour (I use closer to 2 cups)

1 cup salt

1 tablespoon powdered alum

1 cup cold water

Few drops oil of wintergreen or oil of cloves

Food coloring 

Mix flour, salt and alum.  Gradually add water, then oil.  Add food coloring if desired.  Knead until well mixed.  Store, tightly covered in  the refrigerator.