I always found it odd when people would purchase play dough because growing up my mom would always make it. So for this upcoming Easter I decided to make some homemade play dough to give to some friends.
This recipe is not only super easy to make, it also lasts a minimum of 6 weeks, but can last longer if you keep it wrapped up well and in an airtight container.
Play Dough
Will last at least 5-6 weeks and longer if wrapped up well and stored in an air tight container.
You can add glitter or other textural elements in addition to food colouring.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Flour
- 1 cup Salt
- 4 Tbsp Cream of Tartar
- 2 Tbsp Oil
- 2 cups water
- Food Colouring
Directions
- If you are wanting to make the entire batch one colour you can add the food colouring to the water before mixing the water and oil with the above mixture.
- You can colour one batch several colours after cooking it by kneading the colour into the dough.
In a medium pot combine flour, salt and cream of tartar.
Mix in the water and oil and cook on medium heat stirring constantly for about 4 minutes or until the dough doesn’t stick to the back of the spoon.
If making play dough into several colours then let the dough cool a little and divide dough into the amount of colours you want to make ( I suggest 3). Knead colour into the dough by either placing the dough and food colouring into a plastic bag and knead until dough is fully coloured or by kneading on a covered surface while wearing plastic gloves.
Once cooled completely place the dough into ziplock bags or wrap in plastic wrap and store in an airtight container.
Happy creating everyone!
Happy spring everyone!
Always Creating Chaos 