**Simple dough
3 cups flour
1/4 cup salt
1 cup water
1 tablespoon oil
liquid food coloring**
Mix flour with salt. Add water, food coloring, and oil slowly. If mixture is too stiff add more water. If it is too sticky, add more flour. Store dough in air tight container or zip-lock bag.
Re: playing doughs and clays
Basic modeling clay
1/2 cup potato starch or corn starch
1 cup salt
1 cup boiling water
Boil the mixture until it is similar to a soft-ball; then knead on waxed paper. Wrap the clay in a wet cloth, and place in air-tight container to keep it moist.
Allow products to air-dry. Pieces may be painted after drying is complete.