How to Make Koolaide Playdough

With Kool-Aid, it smells as good as it looks.

Kool-Aid powder, though normally used to make drinks, can be used for a number of different craft projects. The powder is richly colored and works well as a coloring agent. By mixing different flavors of Kool-Aid powder into your homemade play dough mixture, you can give your play dough a variety of bright colors.

Things You'll Need

• 1 packet unsweetened Kool-Aid powder
• 1 c. flour
• 1/2 c. salt
• 1 tbsp. cooking oil
• 2 tsp. cream of tartar
• 1 c. water

Instructions

1. Measure all the dry ingredients into a mixing bowl. Add the Kool-Aid powder last. (Do not add the sugar directed by the packet.)

2. Stir the dry ingredients together with a fork until the Kool-Aid powder is fully mixed in with the other ingredients, leaving no white or marbled areas.

3. Heat the water to boiling on the stove over medium heat. Add the oil.

4. Sprinkle the dry ingredients into the water a little at a time. Whisk as you go with a fork at first to avoid letting lumps form. As the mixture thickens, use a large wooden to stir, but press out any additional lumps that form with the fork.

5. Stir the mixture until it is smooth and consistent.

6. Remove the mixture from the stove top and refrigerate it. The dough will be ready to use when it is cool enough to handle. When not in use, store in a resealable plastic container; you will not need to refrigerate. If it becomes dry, refresh by kneading a few drops of water into the dough.

References

• "Make Your Own Playdough, Paint, and Other Craft Materials: Easy Recipes to Use with Young Children"; Patricia Caskey; 2008