Following are three recipes for playdough. The cooked recipe (#1) usually provides the best results.
Materials
½ cup salt
1 cup flour
1 tablespoon cream of tartar
1 tablespoon oil
1 cup water
food colouring
Procedure
Combine the ingredients in a saucepan. Heat gently, stirring constantly. When the dough has a stiff consistency, take it off the heat and allow it to cool. When cool, take it out of the pot and knead several times. Store the playdough in an airtight container or a self-sealing plastic bag.
Note: Due to the high salt content of this playdough, it is potentially toxic to domestic animals such as dogs and cats if they eat a large amount of it.
Materials
2½ cups flour
1 cup salt
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 cups boiling water
2 packages unsweetened Kool-Aid for colour
Procedure
Mix dry ingredients. Add oil and water. Wearing gloves, knead for 10 minutes. Store it in a self-sealing plastic bag in the refrigerator.
Note: Your hands may smell of the Kool-Aid flavour even after wearing gloves.
Materials
¼ cup salt
1 cup flour
¼ cup water
Procedure
Mix the flour and salt in a bowl, and then add the water. Knead and squeeze the dough to make a clay consistency. You may need to add more water until you reach the desired consistency.
Note: This playdough does not last as long as the cooked recipe.