How to Cook Play-Doh & Make It Hard
Play-Doh is a trademark name that has evolved to a general word that refers to a doughy substance used by children during playtime. The a non-toxic, flour-based dough was introduced in 1956. Children often use the dough to make a variety of shapes and designs that can be easily hardened at home to create lasting memories. Drying your Play-Doh creations is easy and your objects will be preserved so that you can possess them for years.
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Instructions
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You can dry your Play-Doh object without using the oven by letting it set for two days at room temperature. Or, put it outside in the sun to speed up the drying process.
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Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit if you don't want to wait for it to dry naturally.
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Place tinfoil on a baking sheet. Put the object onto the tinfoil and then place the baking sheet in the oven. Turn the oven off.
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Leave the object inside the oven until the oven is cool. This will take approximately 30 minutes.
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Let the Play-Doh cool, and then put any final touches on the object. You can paint the Play-Doh, glue on decorations or sand the hardened dough.
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Tips & Warnings
If you find your Play-Doh cracks when you try to harden it, mix it with about a tablespoon of baking soda per cup of dough. Add just enough water to mix thoroughly.
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