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How to Make Cloud Clay

by Becky · on July 10, 2018 · 8 Comments ·

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Hey there! I’m Brandy from Painted Confetti, a place where you’ll find simple DIY projects, fun holiday crafts, family friendly recipes, and easy party ideas. I’m so excited to be a part of the Crafting Chicks’ summer series. I’ve been blown away at the amazing ideas that have already been shared this summer.

How to Make Cloud Clay | Similar to play dough but more soft and fluffy. This Cloud Clay recipe is so fast and easy. You only need 2 ingredients that you probably already have in your home right now. #diy #homemade #cloud #clay #kids #activity #craft

How to Make Cloud Clay

Today I want to show you how to make Cloud Clay, which is similar to play dough but more soft and fluffy. My kids love playing with play dough so when I came across this recipe and knew I could make it AT HOME it became my new go-to recipe. This Cloud Clay recipe is so fast and easy. You only need 2 ingredients that you probably already have in your home right now.

Hair conditioner and corn starch.

That’s it! A total bonus is that your fingers won’t have that horrible play dough smell. This cloud clay smells really good and leaves your hands super soft.

How to make Cloud Clay

You need 2 parts corn starch and 1 part conditioner.

How to make cloud clay

How to make cloud clay

Mix the corn starch and conditioner together in a bowl. Let your kids start mixing the ingredients with their hands. They will love this part. At first, the mixture will appear to be dry but just continue to stir and knead it and eventually a soft dough ball will form.

How to make cloud clay

Please note…if you don’t get enough moisture the dough will become crumbly and be more like moon sand. Just keep adding more conditioner until you get your desired consistency. Don’t worry! You can’t mess this up. If it’s too dry, add more moisturizer. If it’s too wet, add more corn starch.

How to Make Cloud Clay | Similar to play dough but more soft and fluffy. This Cloud Clay recipe is so fast and easy. You only need 2 ingredients that you probably already have in your home right now. #diy #homemade #cloud #clay #kids #activity #craft

To color the clay you can either add drops of food coloring before you mix the conditioner and corn starch together. Or if you want the marbled look, you can add the color after the clay has been mixed.

The best part of this cloud clay is that it can last for awhile if you store it in an air tight container. If the clay gets a little dry, you can just add conditioner to the clay and knead it until it’s soft again.

How to Make Cloud Clay | Similar to play dough but more soft and fluffy. This Cloud Clay recipe is so fast and easy. You only need 2 ingredients that you probably already have in your home right now. #diy #homemade #cloud #clay #kids #activity #craft

So the next time your kids say they’re bored, make this cloud clay and have FUN molding, squishing, shaping, and rolling!

What other crafts do you like making with your kids? Here are a few more ideas for you:Rainbow Cloud Donuts

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About Becky

Mother to 3 girls, love to craft and create. I love to be silly and play with my family. I also love pedicures, GNOs, Disneyland, and chocolate. Wanna know more about the Chicks? Click here. :)

Comments

  1. Heather says

    January 9, 2019 at 11:48 am

    Can you air dry the cloud clay? Is it tough and resilient when hardened?

    Reply
    • Becky says

      January 9, 2019 at 5:57 pm

      It isn’t. It will kinda start to flake a bit.

      Reply
  2. Diane says

    May 3, 2021 at 5:58 pm

    Does it matter what kind of hair conditioner? Is there an inexpensive brand you recommend if we want to buy a lot?

    Reply
    • Nikkala says

      May 4, 2021 at 7:43 am

      It doesn’t matter, you can use the stuff from the Dollar Store.

      Reply
  3. Amy K says

    June 10, 2021 at 4:47 pm

    Do you know what I could use instead of cornstarch? My 2 year old found mine right before I tried to make this. Ended up all over the living room.

    I still really want to use conditioner, though!

    Reply
    • Becky says

      June 10, 2021 at 5:27 pm

      I don’t think anything else will turn out the same as cornstarch, but you could try flour. Add flour, a little bit of water, and a big squeeze of conditioner and mix with your hands. If it’s too wet and sticky, add more flour. Too dry? Add more conditioner or water.

      Reply
  4. Donna MacDonald says

    June 22, 2021 at 5:34 am

    I would love to make a cloud clay that dries semi-hard. Pliable enough that I can shape it to things like clay pots but strong enough that it won’t crack. I am going to try to your recipe with half glue/half conditioner and the cornstarch and see what happens. I’ll let you know if I have any luck!

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