Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1946-01-01
MODELLING MIXTURE


(From Mrs. H. w. L., Alexandria. J
Here is the recipe for "Cornstarch
Modelling Clay" as asked by read
er:
All you need is a quarter of cup
full of cornstarch, a quarter of q
cupful of water and half cupful of
salt.
Just mix everything together in a
saucepan and keep on stirring it
until it Is creamily smooth Cook
it over a low heat, still stirring it to
prevent scorching. 1t will thicken
but don't stop stirring until it is all
one mass through which the spoon
will no longer penetrate. That
means it Is ready to use Just as soon
as it cools sufficiently so that you
can handle 1t.
from Mrs. W. B. D., Arlington.)
Modelling clay recipe requested by
M. v. r.: Good clay may be made
by either of the following recipes:
One cup flour, cup salt, l cup
water. Mix thoroughly, then heat
mixture slowly, stirring constantly
until 1t cooks away from sides of
pan. ct will be just lukewarm)
Knead with hands till consistency
of clay. Or:
Two cups flour, l cup salt, enough
water to form thick paste. A
little alum may be added to either
recipe with good results.
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RECOVERING QUILTS?
from Mrs. w. NJ. A., Bethesda
have two wool comforters made
by my mother which are badly in
need of recovering. wonder if any
of the readers know how to do this
work and will advise me about
cleaning the wool, how much ma
terial to buy. etc. The quilts are
tied, so 1T will be a simple matter
to remove the old material.
BURNED CANDLES?
From /. B., Washington
What can you do with partially
burned candles? Is there some way
Of disposing of them? I have two
dozen or more.
DUTCH OVEN.
(Front Mrs. r. E. S., Washington. J
In reply to Mrs. r. R., Washing
ton, in a recent copy, regarding the
use for a Dutch oven.
Have made, from copper or STAIN
less steel, a round disc about u inch
smaller than Dutch oven diameter
Slit edges of disc u inch deep and
"a inch apart, bend down, making
three 12-inch legs. Set in bottom
of pan with a little water for steam
You can then steam any kinds OF
meats or vegetables, potatoes, large
sweet potatoes, beetS, etc. Cook in
less time. Low flame used.
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SYLLABUB.
From Mrs. v. B., Washington
To Mrs. D. c. R., Arlington. Here
Is recipe for white-wine syllabub
One quart cream, l cup orange juice
grated rinds of an orange and a
lemon, 3 cups sauternes or Rhine
wine, cup sugar. Combine cream
orange juice and grated orange anc
lemon rind. Add wine and sugar
Beat until well mixed and chill
thoroughly. Serve in large glas.
bowl. For decoration, whip u cur
whipping cream and set islands Of
whipped cream on the surface of the
bowl. Sprinkle little grated orange
rind on each island. Serves 10.
This recipe was taken from Amer
lean Cookery, and if you follow di-
rections I am sure you will be
pleased.
CLEANING FUR?
ANSWERS TO QUERIES.
from N. H. D., Washington
Does any one know how to clear
sable furs which have been made
into a scarf?
We travelled recently 5000 mile
with many pieces of luggage anc
you might print in The Star sons
time when there is space that b,
tying a certain shade of ribbon OF
each piece of luggage and tina
same shade onto the keys which
match that certain piece of luggag,
we were quickly able to pick on
which key belonged to that bag. II
this way suitcases could be opened
quickly at stations and no mistak,
could be made.
I, too, had trouble with pie dough
until I learned (to my sorrow tina
was putting too much pressure OF
the rolling pin; after learning thi
everything was all right, almos
any way made the dough, and thi
Is such simple thing to remembe.
that it should be printed.
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QUILT.
(From Mrs. L. c. L., Alexandria >,
Perhaps Mrs. H. K, Arlington
could use "Grandmother's Fan" for &