Howdy! So nice to see you today!

This week, I'm taking you on a shopping trip
to the Housing Works Bookstore Cafe
in New York City.
I can spend many hours here to savor a snack
and browse through the shelves.

This is what I bought -- I'm trying out the crafts
with my blah to TADA! touch.
On Page 37, the author has a recipe
for clay jewelry.
Here's what we'll need:

3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/2 cup salt
1 tbsp warm water or as needed {I used 8 tablespoons}
liquid tempera paint & paint brush

Mix together the flour, cornstarch & salt.
Add water gradually until the mixture
forms a soft dough.

Roll the mixture into balls to make beads.

Allow the beads to dry for a few hours,
then poke a hole using a skewer.
Allow to dry.
The smaller the beads,
the faster the drying time.
{It took me about a week to get
the beads to fully dry & harden.}

Here's what they look like.

Now, it's time to paint!

To quickly get paint all over the bead, use this
trick of putting each bead on a skewer.
You'll need two to three coats of paint.
Make sure to paint the bottom hole too,
once the bead is removed from the skewer.
Let this dry for a few hours.

TADA! Your very own handmade beads!
String them on thread (regular or elastic).

And make your own jewelry like a necklace or bracelet!

This is a fun summer activity for kids
that they can proudly wear.