A sculpting/modeling medium is provided comprised of a nontoxic premixed loose ground cellulose material present in the amount ranging from 10-15% by weight; a vegetable adhesive present in the amount ranging from 75-85% by weight; and water present in the amount of 5-10% by weight. The medium may also include a quantity of food coloring or dyes blended in a proportion such that the color of the medium is due primarily to the dyed color of the cellulose. Also present is a method of making the same.