play-do recipe??

Question

i remeber making play_doh in third grade! can't rember how! dose any one have the recipe?? can you please share it with me!? i think my kids would have fun making it :)

thanks everyone for all the help! we will have tons of fun with this!

Answer 1

i will probably take up the entire page if i am going to list the recipe; i found a good website that gives you the recipes for all the possible types of play dough which you can make; from the edible ones to glitter ones... even sawdust;

try this link :

http://www.simplymoms.com/art/playdoh.html

yeah, it reads simply mom- but i have used them- every single one off the list!

have fun~!

Answer 2

Try this:
1/2 cupall purpose Flour
1-1/2 Cups Cornstarch
2 cups water
2 tsps Cream of TArtar
1 cup salt
1 tbsp Oil

Mix all the ingredients together in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until mixture gathers on the stirring spoon and forms a dough ( about 6 mins). Dump onto wax paper until cool enough to handle and knead to form a pliable mass. Store in a covered container or plastic bag. Food coloring may be added to make different colors. Makes about 1 kg.

Answer 3

You will need:
1/2 cup salt
1 cup flour
1 tablespoon cream of tartar
1 tablespoon oil
1 cup water
food coloring
What to do:
Combine ingredients in a saucepan. Heat gently, stirring all the time. When the dough has a good consistency, take it off the heat and allow to cool.

Answer 4

You will need:

2 cups of flour
1 cup of salt
2 Tb. of oil
1/4 cup of vinegar
13/4 cup of water
Food coloring

Cook in a non-stick fry pan until thick like mashed potatoes.
Knead until smooth and store in airtight container.
OR
Homemade Play Dough (superior):

Mix together:

1 cup of all-purpose flour
1/2 cup of salt
2 teaspoons of cream of tartar
1 cup of water
1 tablespoon of cooking oil

Mix until you have a smooth paste. Cook on medium-low heat in a saucepan, stirring, until the dough pulls away from the sides of the saucepan and forms a ball. Take the saucepan off the burner and let cool for 4 to 5 minutes, or until the dough is cool enough to handle. Remove the dough from the pan and knead it for a few minutes. Voila! You have a superior homemade play dough. Store the dough in a plastic sealed container or a plastic ziploc bag.

Answer 5

This play doh is better because you can eat it when you are done!

Peanut Butter Play Dough

3/4 Cup Peanut butter
3/4 Cup wheat germ
1/4 Cup honey
1/4 Cup Powder milk

Optional
Hand full of
- nuts
- raisins
- coconut flakes
- M & M's


1. Mix the peanut butter, wheat germ, honey together in a bowl.

2.Take out and kneed in the optional coconut, raisins, nuts or M&M's.

3. Put in fridge for an hour or two, then take out, play around with it and then you can eat it!

Answer 6

1 cup flour
1/2 cup salt
2 tbsp cream of tartar
3 tbsp oil
food coloring
2 cup water

Mix flour, salt and tartar together. Add oil, food color and water. Stir until blended and cook over med heat until a gooey ball forms. Knead a little and play. Keep refrigerated.

Answer 7

I know there's one you can make with kool-aid and it smells SO good. I'd have to dig them out!!

Answer 8

does this help?