Make Something Monday: Homemade Play Dough Recipe
Monday, May 11, 2009 Posted by Jolly Mom
Last week, I made playdough for the first time and I was so surprised at how EASY it is to make and fun too! Lucas and I actually made it together. I premeasured everything and helped him pour everything into the mixer. I used blueberries to dye the purple play dough. The uncolored ball is actually "apple pie" play dough (directions below).
How To Make Your Own Play Dough
Ingredients:
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup salt
1 tblsp oil
1 tblsp cream of tartar
1/2 cup water
Essential oils for scented play dough (a few drops)
Dyes
Directions:
Bring the water to a boil. While the water is coming to a boil, place all of the other ingredients into your mixer's bowl. Slowly add the boiling water with your mixer on medium-low speed. You can turn the speed up to medium when all of the water is in the bowl. When the mixture balls up, it is done! Just take it out and knead the dough a little bit.
Variations:
Substitute apple juice for the water and add a little cinnamon to the dry ingredients for "apple pie" play dough.
Boil some blueberries in a little water and use the strained liquid (in place of some of the water) to dye your play dough. You can do this with carrots, spinach, and other fruits and veggies. You can also use spices like paprika to color your play dough.
**For organic play dough, just use organic flour rather than plain white flour and make sure that you use natural dyes.**
How To Make Your Own Play Dough
Ingredients:
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup salt
1 tblsp oil
1 tblsp cream of tartar
1/2 cup water
Essential oils for scented play dough (a few drops)
Dyes
Directions:
Bring the water to a boil. While the water is coming to a boil, place all of the other ingredients into your mixer's bowl. Slowly add the boiling water with your mixer on medium-low speed. You can turn the speed up to medium when all of the water is in the bowl. When the mixture balls up, it is done! Just take it out and knead the dough a little bit.
Variations:
Substitute apple juice for the water and add a little cinnamon to the dry ingredients for "apple pie" play dough.
Boil some blueberries in a little water and use the strained liquid (in place of some of the water) to dye your play dough. You can do this with carrots, spinach, and other fruits and veggies. You can also use spices like paprika to color your play dough.
**For organic play dough, just use organic flour rather than plain white flour and make sure that you use natural dyes.**
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May 11, 2009 3:14 AM
Pretty cool and seems simple to make even for me. LOL.
May 11, 2009 6:42 AM
I love it!!! I think I can do it! i also love the labels.. very cute!
May 11, 2009 8:28 AM
That's really neat, I bet lots of fun! Thanks for hosting!
~Liz
May 11, 2009 8:48 AM
I remember making play dough when I was a kid, but we never scented it with essential oil or used foods for dye. What a neat idea! I especially love the idea of the apple pie play dough.
May 11, 2009 9:04 AM
I love the idea of using natural dyes. I'll have to give that a go with my toddler as she is a big playdough fan. I recently posted a week's worth of playdough activities if you're interested! http://squigglemum.com/activities/a-week-with-playdough/
May 11, 2009 11:52 AM
very cool!
May 11, 2009 12:47 PM
Those look cool! Would make amazing party favors.
May 11, 2009 12:51 PM
Love the colors!
May 11, 2009 6:37 PM
Ok not a natural dye but Koolaid (the small envelope) works great for coloring and gives a nice scent too.
May 11, 2009 10:13 PM
Oh how fun! Definitely going to give this a try, I bet the Princess Nagger would love it! :)
May 11, 2009 11:25 PM
ohhh I can't wait to make some for the boys, where it can be used outside ... LOL
May 12, 2009 3:23 AM
I love that you made your own labels! So cute!
May 14, 2009 5:25 PM
I was wondering if it has to be refrigerated and how long you can keep it???
August 19, 2009 9:38 AM
What a great idea! I'll have to try this when my little one gets old enough to play with it and not eat it :)
September 17, 2009 7:44 PM
It is super fun, isnt it!
trisha
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