How to Make Playdough (PlayDoh)

Did you know that making your own playdough (playdoh) from home is easy and fun? This article contains an easy recipe for soft, safe and colorful playdough. Be sure to check out my other article on how to make sensory playdough.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup salt
• 4 tsp cream of tartar
• 2 tbsp oil
• 2 cups water
• food coloring (optional)

1. GATHER YOUR INGREDIENTS:
   You need 2 cups of flour, 1 cup of salt, 4 teaspoons cream of tartar, 2 tablespoons oil, 2 cups of water and a variety of food coloring.

2. MIX DRY INGREDIENTS:
   Mix together the flour, salt and cream of tartar.

3. FOOD COLORING (OPTIONAL):
   If you decide to color your playdough, add your coloring to your water now. The more food coloring you add, the deeper the color you will have in the end.

4. ADD LIQUIDS:
   Add the water and oil to your dry mixture. Stir in a large saucepan until well mixed.

5. COOK:
   Cook your mixture in the saucepan over medium heat for about 3 minutes. Stir frequently. Cook until your ingredients form a doughy mass.

6. FINISHING TOUCH:
   Kneading your new playdough will break it in, making it soft and smooth.

Tips & Warnings

• Each color requires it's own batch.
• This recipe is completely edible and safe.
• Maybe include your kids while you are making the playdough as part of the fun.
• Check out my article on "how to make sensory playdough"
• Keep your playdough in a sealed container to prevent dryness.

[ct825876]

on 9/19/2009 How cool - the ingredients are all things I usually have in the house anyway! 5*

[bailey4]

on 8/5/2009 Great tips for How to Make Playdough (PlayDoh. 5*

[awoyan]

on 6/24/2009 Wow awesome! I used to love Playdoh as a child, and i can't begin to tell you how much of it I ate back then too.. lol

[edieness]

on 6/5/2009 :) Great article.5*

[autumn1234567]

on 5/30/2009 Man I love playdough. Now to get my kids to stop eating! 5*