Homemade Play Dough ~ Easy & Fun Gift

Make a batch of fun and longlasting
homemade Play Dough with
a few simple ingredients from your pantry!



You will need all purpose flour, salt, vegetable oil,
cream of tartar, food coloring and water




1) To 1 cup of flour 2)  add 1/2 cup of salt.



3) Add 2 tsp cream of tartar

4) Mix dry ingredients well.



5) Measure 1 Tbsp of vegetable oil



6) Add oil to 1 cup of water

7) Stir water/oil mixture into dry ingredients.
Blend well

8) Add food coloring.  I prefer paste as the colors are
more intense.

9) Blend thoroughly.  You can add 1 tsp vanilla extract or
other, such as lemon, almond, cherry for a
wonderful scent.

10) Stir constantly over low heat until dough
thickens up.  Note ~ dough will be difficult
to stir.

11) Remove from heat and knead for approximately
5 minutes.  Dough should be smooth when done.



Each recipe makes approximately 3 portions the size
of a commercial playdough jar.





Store in an airtight container or bag.  It will keep for
months when stored properly.



For a quick and easy gift, bag several colors individually
and tie together with a pretty ribbon.  Attach a candy
cane or little cookie cutters for an added touch!

Inexpensive and Easy to make!