PLAYDOUGH
2 cups flour
1 cup salt
2 tablespoons cream of tarter
1 cup water
2 packages unsweetened fruit drink mix or 1 package flavored
gelatin
Mix ingredients in a saucepan. Stir constantly over low
heat until dough pulls away from the sides. Remove from
heat and place in resealable bag. Knead dough through
bag for 2 minutes. Seal bag and dough is ready to use.
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NO-COOK PLAYDOUGH
2 cups flour
1 cup salt
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
About 1 cup water
Food coloring
Mix flour, salt and oil together in a large bowl. Add several
drops of food coloring to the water. Stir the flour mixture
as you slowly add the water until a ball of dough forms. Knead
the dough until it is soft and pliable. Store in a covered container
in the refrigerator.
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SAND CASTLE DOUGH
2 cups sand
1 cup water
1 cup cornstarch
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Stir over low heat
until thick. Cool and store in an airtight container. Shape,
then let dry.
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CINNAMON DOUGH
1 tablespoon all spice
1 tablespoon nutmeg
¾ cup cinnamon
2 tablespoons ground cloves
1 cup applesauce
Mix ingredients in a large bowl. To use, roll out dough and
cut with cookie cutters. Poke a hole at the top of each shape.
Place shapes on a baking sheet covered with waxed paper. Air
dry for several days, turning often.
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PLAY CLAY
1 cup cornstarch
2 cups baking soda
1 ¼ cups water
Food coloring or tempera paint
Mix ingredients together in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in
the microwave for about 4 minutes, or until the consistency
of mashed potatoes, making sure to stir the mixture every
30 seconds. (Or place ingredients in a sauce pan and stir
over low heat until thickened, about 15 minutes.) Spread out
the mixture in a baking pan until cool enough to handle. Tint
the clay with food coloring or tempera paint. Let your child
use the Play Clay to make shapes, sculptures, or whatever
they wish. Allow the Play Clay creations to dry on a baking
rack for 24 hours or until dry.
Variation: Instead of tinting the Play Clay, let your
child paint her dried creations with tempera paint.
Hint: If you would like to make the Play Clay ahead
of time, put the cooled dough in a zipper-top bag, seal out
all the air, and store in the refrigerator.
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SALT DOUGH
1 cup salt
¾ cup cold water
½ cup cornstarch
Combine all ingredients in a saucepan. Stir over low heat until thick. Place on a board or on waxed paper until cool. Knead the dough then store in an airtight container.
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PEANUT BUTTER DOUGH
1 cup peanut butter
1 cup nonfat dry milk
Mix together, adding more peanut butter or milk until you have the consistency you desire. This dough is edible, but you decide if you want to encourage your children to eat art materials. Actually, this dough is perfect for toddlers since it doesn't matter if they eat it. |
