Modeling composition

A modeling composition comprising:

• a) 20 to 25 percent by weight grain flour;
• b) 35 to 45 percent by weight earth;
• c) 2 to 10 percent by weight corn starch;
• d) 0.05 to 6 percent by weight salt;
• e) 0.1 to 1 percent by weight potassium bitartrate;
• f) 2 to 10 percent by weight vegetable oil;
• g) 0 to 2 percent by weight distilled monoglycerides;
• h) 0 to 3 percent by weight polyoxyethylene sorbitan monostearate;
• i) 0 to 1 percent by weight food emulsifier;
• j) 18 to 25 percent by weight distilled water;
• k) 0.1 to 2 percent b.sub.y weight potassium sorbate;
• and
• 1) 0 to 5 percent by weight methyl paraben;
• wherein said earth component is a substantially inorganic particulate material selected from sands, silts, and clays.

A process for preparing a modeling composition comprising an earth component;

• water;
• a bonding member consisting of one of a cooking oil and a shortening;
• emulsifiers;
• and preservatives;
• said process comprising the following steps;
• i) sifting the earth component;
• ii) sterilizing the earth component;
• iii) admixing a product of ii) with flour;
• iv) sterilizing the product of iii);
• v) admixing said bonding member and said emulsifiers into the product of iv) to form a dry mixture;
• vi) dissolving said preservatives in said water at room temperature to form a wet mixture;
• vii) adding the dry mixture of v) to the wet mixture of vi);
• and
• viii) kneading the product of vii) to form a modeling composition.