Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Did you know that you can make “clay” from a slice of white bread and Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue? This vintage bread dough technique was created by Aleene herself for the Creative Living Magazine in the ‘80s. Check out our blog to see Aleene’s daughters Tiffany Windsor and Heidi Borchers recreate their mother’s most popular craft recipe!
Supplies Needed:

• Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue (2½ Tablespoons for each batch) aleenes.com/collections/original-tacky-glue
• Vase with textured finish
• White bread (3 slices for each batch)
• Cornstarch
• Cold cream
•.Food processor
• Bowl
• Plastic zip bag
• Craft stick
• Paper towels
• Parchment paper
• Marker (for indentations)
• Small round paintbrush
• Small flat paintbrush
• Small knife (for indentations)
• COLORSHOT Premium Spray Paint: Vintage Lace, Matte Clear Sealer
• Cardboard, drop cloth, or other protective surface cover
• Acrylic paint: light blue, light yellow, pink, olive green, brown

How will you use Aleene’s Original Tacky Glue for your vintage-inspired projects? Show us your bread dough DIYs and tag us on social media @AleenesDIY!

Check out these links and get ready to celebrate 75 years of creativity with Aleene’s!

Get inspired with Aleene's Story aleenes.com/pages/aleenes-story
Explore Aleene's Favorites aleenes.com/blogs/projects/tagged/aleenes-favorites
Shop Aleene's Original Tacky Glue aleenes.com/collections/original-tacky-glue
Aleene's FAQ aleenes.com/a/faq

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