This craft can be used in any Bible lesson that deals with food.
To make the clay you will need:
¾ c flour
½ c salt
1 ½ tsp. Powdered alum
1 ½ tsp. Vegetable oil
boiling water
food coloring (optional)
Combine the dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, and then add vegetable oil. Add the boiling water slowly, stirring constantly. The dough should be dry, not sticky, so only add the amount of water you need, and this will vary depending on the humidity in the room. Add food coloring, if desired, and knead until it is mixed. The clay takes at least 48 hours to dry, but can be painted once dry.
To make a bowl:
Roll the clay into a ball, and push your thumbs into the center to make a dip. Pinch the sides so that it makes a bowl shape. Do not push all the way through, because you do not want a hole in the bottom of your bowl. Place the bowl on a flat surface and push down slightly to flatten the bottom. Let it air dry and then paint it the next week.
Original idea from DLTK-Bible.com