This popular recipe produces a soft and cooperative clay that can be used over and over again and will remain pliant for weeks.
Tips
This recipe's long drying time makes it most satisfying as
a play dough (it's easy to roll into ropes and balls), but
sculptures will dry eventually. If stored in an airtight
container, this dough will last, refrigerated or unrefrigerated,
for 2 to 4 weeks.
| Prep Time: Under 1 hour | |
| What you need: | |
| 1 cup flour
1 cup water 1/2 cup salt 1 tsp. vegetable oil 1/2 tsp. cream of tartar Food coloring, optional | |
| Seasons: Evening, Fall, Rainy day, Winter, Year-round | |
| Materials: Food items | |
| Instructions: | |
| 1. | Mix all ingredients together in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until the mixture holds together (keep mixing or it will stick to the bottom of the pan). |
| 2. | When the clay is cool enough to touch, your child can knead it on a floured board. |
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