Question

i was looking at recipes of homemade clay and play dough, and most of them ask for cream of tartar. Does anyone know what i can use to replace this ingrident?
or know any GOOD recipes that don't use cream of tartar

(for a model, what would be better to use, clay or playdough?)

Answer 1

I don't think cream of tartar is necessary. I've made many batches of clay without it.

However, cream of tartar can be found in the spice section of most grocery stores.

Homemade clay is much less expensive than playdough or any other clay that you buy.

Answer 2

oh ok so i don't need cream of tartar.

can you please tell me what recipe you use for the clay :)
thanks a lot Ms.Sue

Answer 3

Frankly, I don't remember which one I used -- it's probably been 20 years. I suggest you choose one of the recipes and make a small batch to see how well it works.

A word on sugar cubes. They're a great idea, but I remember one student used sugar cubes for Hatshepsut's temple and it took her and her aunt many, many hours to complete it. It looked great -- but they hadn't counted on it being so time-consuming.

Answer 4

oh ok
i'm still not sure what to use,
i'll think on it

Answer 5

thanks :)