Edited by Alyssa, Jack Herrick, James Quirk, Tom Viren and 130 othersPin ItArticle EditDiscussMaking play dough is easy. Kids and grown-ups of all ages will love this fun (and inexpensive) activity. Edit Ingredients1 cup of plain flour1/4 cup of water1/3 cup salt2 tbsp of cooking oil (optional)Food coloring (optional but colors are fun)
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Stove Top Method1Mix the dry ingredients together.
2Add food coloring and oil to the water and put it in saucepan.
3Add dry ingredients slowly to pan of water over medium heat.
4Stir constantly until the dough feels like stiff, smooth, mashed potatoes.
5Take it off the stove to cool. Once it has cooled, knead it until it is blended smoothly.
6Store the dough in an airtight container, like a Ziploc® bag or an old dough container you do not use anymore.
Without Heating1Put 1 cup of flour in a bowl.
2Add in 1 quarter cup of salt.
3Mix dry ingredients.
4Pour in 1 quarter cup of clean, hot water.
5Mix with water.
6Add more flour if sticky and water if too dry.
7Mix in added ingredients.
8'(Optional) 1 drop of any food colouring.
9Mix color.
10Play!!!
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Edit TipsIf you have too much water, add flour or heat.If you can, try adding a tablespoon of alum to the mixture. It will make the dough less palatable to a child, reducing the likelihood that the child will eat it. The alum also works as a preservative to help slow down the growth of bacteria. Alum is used in pickling and is non-toxic, but it could cause severe stomach ache to anyone who eats too much.Storing the dough in the refrigerator when not in use will also help keep the growth of mold or bacteria down.Consider adding other fun ingredients to change the texture or appearance of the dough (such as desiccated coconut, or cocoa powder). You can also use peppermint or other oils to give the dough a different smell. Be careful that these enticing smells don't tempt the child to eat it though.
Edit WarningsSometimes pets can die from eating play dough due to the high salt content, so watch out for your pet!Be careful when storing the play-dough for extended periods of time at room temperature or in the fridge because mold will grow on it.As with all cooking activities, adult supervision is necessary.Adding colors or aromas to the play dough will make it more likely that the child tries to eat it. Only add edible ingredients to the play dough. Supervise closely.Play dough is edible but not delicious, so keep kids under 5 away from it.
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Edit Steps
Stove Top Method1Mix the dry ingredients together.
2Add food coloring and oil to the water and put it in saucepan.3Add dry ingredients slowly to pan of water over medium heat.4Stir constantly until the dough feels like stiff, smooth, mashed potatoes.5Take it off the stove to cool. Once it has cooled, knead it until it is blended smoothly.6Store the dough in an airtight container, like a Ziploc® bag or an old dough container you do not use anymore.Without Heating1Put 1 cup of flour in a bowl.
2Add in 1 quarter cup of salt.3Mix dry ingredients.4Pour in 1 quarter cup of clean, hot water.5Mix with water.6Add more flour if sticky and water if too dry.7Mix in added ingredients.8'(Optional) 1 drop of any food colouring.9Mix color.10Play!!!Edit Video
Edit TipsIf you have too much water, add flour or heat.If you can, try adding a tablespoon of alum to the mixture. It will make the dough less palatable to a child, reducing the likelihood that the child will eat it. The alum also works as a preservative to help slow down the growth of bacteria. Alum is used in pickling and is non-toxic, but it could cause severe stomach ache to anyone who eats too much.Storing the dough in the refrigerator when not in use will also help keep the growth of mold or bacteria down.Consider adding other fun ingredients to change the texture or appearance of the dough (such as desiccated coconut, or cocoa powder). You can also use peppermint or other oils to give the dough a different smell. Be careful that these enticing smells don't tempt the child to eat it though.
Edit WarningsSometimes pets can die from eating play dough due to the high salt content, so watch out for your pet!Be careful when storing the play-dough for extended periods of time at room temperature or in the fridge because mold will grow on it.As with all cooking activities, adult supervision is necessary.Adding colors or aromas to the play dough will make it more likely that the child tries to eat it. Only add edible ingredients to the play dough. Supervise closely.Play dough is edible but not delicious, so keep kids under 5 away from it.
Edit Related wikiHowsHow to Create Salt DoughHow to Make Bread Dough Clay & ItemsHow to Make Christmas Ornaments With DoughHow to Make a Paper Tree for KidsHow to Make Edible Peanut Butter Play DoughHow to Make Kool Aid PlaydoughHow to Create Cornstarch PlaydoughHow to Help Kids Put on a Play
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Categories: Featured Articles | Play Doh
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