Dough will seem stiff and crumbly at first but do not add more water. Knead thoroughly until dough is pliable. If it seems too stiff for modeling after about fifteen minutes of kneading, work in a little more water a few drops at a time and knead well after each addition. When dough is pliable, place in a plastic bag. Make flowers or other shapes to glue to earring caps or pin backs possibilities are numerous.
Owl plaque is easy to make and a good piece on which to learn basic techniques.
Try a board approximately 7 x 9 inches. When glue is dry, give branch and board a coat of clear plastic finish. Make an owl pattern in proportion to branch and board. Cut pattern pieces of different parts body, breast feathers, eyes, tail. Form mound into same oval shape as body pattern, but somewhat smaller.