This play dough recipe is probably the closest to store bought play dough.
For each color of dough you will need:
1 Cup flour
1/2 Cup salt
2 Teaspoons cream of tartar
1 Cup water
1 Teaspoon liquid food coloring
2 Teaspoons vegetable oil
Directions:
Combine first three ingredients in a medium sized saucepan. With pan over medium heat, gradually stir in the water. Continue to stir and add the last two ingredients. Stir continually until mixture forms a sticky ball. Remove from heat and allow to cool for about 1/2 hour.
Scented Play Dough:
For each scent of playdough, you will need:
1 cup flour
1/4 cup salt
2 TBS cream of tartar
1 package unsweetened drink mix
1 TBS vegetable oil
1 cup water
Directions:
Mix first four ingredients in a medium sized sauce pan. Gradually stir in water and oil, and heat over medium heat for about five minutes, stirring continually. When mixture forms a ball in pot, remove from heat and knead until smooth. Store in airtight container.
For each scent of playdough, you will need:
1 cup flour
1/4 cup salt
2 TBS cream of tartar
1 package unsweetened drink mix
1 TBS vegetable oil
1 cup water
Directions:
Mix first four ingredients in a medium sized sauce pan. Gradually stir in water and oil, and heat over medium heat for about five minutes, stirring continually. When mixture forms a ball in pot, remove from heat and knead until smooth. Store in airtight container.
Ornament Making Playdough:
This play dough can be air-dried and painted, making it an excellent choice for Christmas ornaments, Mother's Day gifts, and such.
For this uncolored play dough you will need:
2 Cups salt
1 1/3 Cups water
1 Cup cornstarch
Directions:
Mix salt and ½ of the water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, combine the cornstarch with the remaining water, being certain to mix it well. Once the mixture in the pan is boiling, remove from heat and add the cornstarch mixture. Knead into play dough. After creating ornaments, let dry overnight. (remember to poke a hole into it while its soft for the hanger!)
This play dough can be air-dried and painted, making it an excellent choice for Christmas ornaments, Mother's Day gifts, and such.
For this uncolored play dough you will need:
2 Cups salt
1 1/3 Cups water
1 Cup cornstarch
Directions:
Mix salt and ½ of the water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Meanwhile, combine the cornstarch with the remaining water, being certain to mix it well. Once the mixture in the pan is boiling, remove from heat and add the cornstarch mixture. Knead into play dough. After creating ornaments, let dry overnight. (remember to poke a hole into it while its soft for the hanger!)
No-Cooking Playdough:
The last play dough recipe requires no cooking.
For each color of dough, you will need:
2 cups flour
1 cup salt
1 ½ cup water
Liquid food coloring
Directions:
Combine flour and salt. Slowly add water while stirring. Add a few drops of food coloring and knead dough. Store in airtight container.
The last play dough recipe requires no cooking.
For each color of dough, you will need:
2 cups flour
1 cup salt
1 ½ cup water
Liquid food coloring
Directions:
Combine flour and salt. Slowly add water while stirring. Add a few drops of food coloring and knead dough. Store in airtight container.
