Clay / Dough Recipes

 

Cooked Playdough (flour and salt)
3 cups flour
1.5 cups salt
6 tsp cream of tarter
3 tbsp oil
3 cups water

Pour all ingredients into a large pot.  Stir constantly over medium heat until a ball forms by pulling away from the sides.  Knead the playdough until the texture matches playdough (1-2 minutes).
Store in plastic container.  Should last for at least 3 months.

NOTE:  This recipe is made from edible ingredients and not toxic in small amounts for children, but it is not intended to be eaten.

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Cooked Playdough (baking soda and corn starch)
1 cup baking soda
1/2 cup corn starch
3/4 cup water

Mix the baking soda and corn starch in a pot.  Use hands to make sure all the lumps are broken up.  Add water.  An adult should put the pan on the stove over medium heat and stir constantly.  As soon as the mixture gathers together, remove from the heat.  When it cools, have your child knead it into a smooth playdough.

Note: Don't over cook this playdough or it will crumble when the children use it.

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Uncooked Playdough (salt and flour)
1/4 cup salt
1 cup flour
1/4 cup water

Mix the flour and salt in a bowl then add water.  Knead and squeeze the dough to make a clay consistency.  You may need to add more water.

Note: This playdough doesn't last as long as the cooked recipes.