Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Homemade Playdoh!

The kids are going CRAZY with how hot it has been. Playing outside isn't even an option, unless it is swimming which we do A LOT of at the subdivision pool.


I thought it would be fun to do a little craft today after summer camp!


So, here comes the homemade play-doh!


Ingredients:


1 cup flour

1 cup warm water

2 teaspoons cream of tarter

1 teaspoon oil

1/4 cup salt

food coloring






Here are the directions:


1. Combine all ingredients (except food coloring) in a medium-sized saucepan...







2. Stir over medium heat until smooth






3. Stir continuously until the dough balls (about 1-2 minutes). Remove from heat.



4. When dough is cool enough to handle, knead until smooth.





5. Form into a ball.



6. Divide into as many colors as you'd like to make. A single batch makes a good amount for four colors.





7. Add food coloring to the divided dough. Gel food coloring works quite well, but mine was a little dried out, so I used liquid as well.



8. Knead the food coloring into the dough. To protect your hands, wear plastic or rubber gloves.



9. Put the dough in separate containers. Toddler-sized containers are a good size, and i have also wrapped the colors individually in wax paper and stored in zip-lock baggies.



The kids loved this activity, and had a blast making different creations. It was a nice project that they could be a part of from beginning to end!


Let me know if you try it out!!


XOXO,

Miller

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