Not only will making your own craft supplies save you some
money, it will give you more time to spend together as a family
being creative rather than shopping. Put on an apron or smock,
cover your work surface with an old tablecloth or newspaper, and
mix up a batch of paint, glue, clay, and more. Children should
always have adult supervision and assistant when making these
craft supplies, especially those that involve cooking. Whether
you want clay to play with or to use for a specific project, one
of these recipes should suit your needs. You might be surprised
by what you can actually make clay out of. You can mix up clay
using bread, sawdust, applesauce, dryer lint and many other
household supplies. When it comes to adding color to your clay,
you can use food coloring, powdered tempera paint, or even
unsweetened powdered drink mix. You can also try adding glitter
and experiment with what you have on hand to see what amusing
concoctions you can produce. Use these directions to make a
variety of glues and pas