New Uses for Old Things, Kids’ Edition

Dryer Lint as Modeling Dough

Original purpose: Clogging up a dryer vent.
Aha! use: Making homemade modeling dough. Simply mix the lint with water and flour (and, if you prefer, food coloring), as directed below.
Reward: An ear-resistible sculpture of Dumbo.

To make the modeling dough:

1. Place 3 cups (shredded) dryer lint into a pot.
2. Pour in 2 cups water.
3. Stir in 1 cup flour.
4. Add ½ teaspoon vegetable oil.
5. Stir continuously over low heat until the mixture binds together and is of a smooth consistency.
6. Pour onto a sheet of wax paper to cool.