How to Make Cornstarch Play Dough

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Cornstarch play dough
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Making cornstarch play dough is fun and easy, and only three ingredients are needed: cornstarch, hair conditioner (yes) and food coloring. This recipe creates soft, stretchy play dough the kids will love.

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Things You'll Need

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Bowl, conditioner, cornstarch and mixing spoon.
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  • Cornstarch
  • Hair conditioner (Note: the play dough is going to smell like the conditioner, so choose a scent kids will like)
  • Big mixing bowl
  • Food coloring (optional)
  • Smaller bowls for different colors (optional)

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Mix Your Ingredients

Add conditioner to cornstarch
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Add two parts cornstarch for every one part conditioner in a bowl and mix well. You can use a spoon but the kids will love to use their hands!

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If needed, keep adding generous pinches of cornstarch until you reach your desired consistency.

Make Your Colors

Add food coloring if desired and mix.
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Separate the dough and put into individual bowls, depending on how many different colors you want. Add a few drops of your favorite food coloring to each bowl and mix well.

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Play

Soft dough
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Explore the soft, stretchy play dough and have fun!

Note: you can store the dough for a few weeks in an airtight container.

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