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Friday, October 14, 2016

The Perfect DIY Playdough



Here is a simple DIY playdough recipe anyone can make at home!  It makes vibrantly colored, perfectly smooth craft dough that rivals any store brands and if stored properly, will not dry out.  Follow the directions to make one portion of a single dough color. Repeat the process or use more than one saucepan at a time to create a variety of color playdough portions. Add a few drops of essential oils for even more sensory play. Portion a 3-4 shades of dough into small containers from your local Dollar Store and package in treat bags as a great DIY party favor.

INGREDIENTS
1 cup all purpose flour
1 cup water
2 tsp cream of tartar
1/3 cup salt
1 TBS vegetable oil
Assorted food coloring

INSTRUCTIONS 
 Combine ingredients (except for food coloring) in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir continuously until dough thickens. Add a few drops of food coloring & blend. Continue to stir until dough loses excess moisture and begins to form a ball around the spoon. At this stage, remove and place on a plate or parchment paper to cool (about 30 minutes). Once dough is cool enough to handle, briefly knead the dough until it reaches a smooth consistency.  To store, wrap in plastic wrap and keep in air tight containers or baggies.