How to Keep Play Dough From Drying Out
Play dough stays fresh for months when it is stored properly, although store-bought play dough keeps longer than homemade versions. If you leave play dough out of its container and exposed to the air for too long, it will dry out. You can easily prevent play dough from drying by taking a few preventative measures.
Things You'll Need
- Original play dough containers, plastic baggies or plastic containers
- Water
- Paper towel
Instructions
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Store the play dough in its original container if it is store-bought. If you made your own play dough, store it in a plastic baggie or a plastic container.
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Keep homemade play dough in the refrigerator as some types might become moldy over time, depending on the ingredients.
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Wrap the play dough that has slightly hardened in a moist paper towel and put it in its original container or a plastic baggie or container. Allow the play dough to sit for a few hours or overnight to soften.
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Knead the hardened play dough, adding one drop of water at a time while kneading it. This will restore the play dough's softness.
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Tips & Warnings
Avoid leaving out play dough without covering it.
Keep different play dough colors in separate containers to avoid mixing them.
Avoid storing food in a plastic baggie or plastic container in which you have kept play dough.
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