Introduction: Play Dough
This instructable is going to show you how to make playdough - a fun, simple and cheap childrens craft.
Step 1: 1. Gather Ingredients
Ingredients:
2 cups flour
1 cup salt
2 cups water
2 tablespoons oil
4 teaspoons cream of tartar
Food coloring
Combine all ingredients in a pan and stir. Cook over low heat, stirring until a ball forms.
Step 2: 2. Set, Separate & Color!
Set on foil and let cool for a minute.
Once it has finished cooling separate dough into equal parts. Add food coloring and knead thoroughly until desired color.
Step 3: 3. Store & Play!
You may store it in a covered container or use old play dough containers or tupperware.
6 Comments
9 years ago on Introduction
This recipe really did not work for me but you tried and helped thank you
9 years ago
Favorite recipe! I also add a ton of iridescent glitter. Gel dye easier for me than liquid.
9 years ago on Introduction
This seems to be published earlier: http://familysponge.com/create/kidsart/play-dough/
Did you write this yourself? The Family Sponge thing is copyrighted, you see.
Reply 9 years ago on Introduction
You are fast.
9 years ago on Introduction
@Ranie-K :o dun dun duuuun.
9 years ago
Well I thank you since I didn't know how to do this. And now I have something to do with my family tomorrow