how can i harden play-doh?
2007-02-11 19:04:39 · 14 answers · asked by Fi 2 in Games & Recreation ➔ Toys
Leave it out in the open air. If it's not kept in a sealed container, it will harden. If you're using Play-doh to make figures and want them to harden, it will take longer and may not result in what standard clay would. If making figures, it's better to use clay than Play-doh.
Oh, and femo (it's like a super soft, rubbery consistency) is also another great alternative!!
2007-02-11 19:07:40 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Play-Doh hardens in air. Just leave it uncovered. If you are trying tomake something you would want to keep, I would suggest some other material since Play-Doh will crack and the color also tends to fade over time. If it is left out in a big chunk, it will become rock hard. If it is in an intricate design or small pieces, it can crumble.
2007-02-15 15:53:59 · answer #2 · answered by Carrie M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That stuff is awful. My grandchildren and I have crafted since they were 5 using "promo-Fe-mo-or Pal. clay. The clay costs about $2.oo per little packet. Most of the time, they do not want their creations baked because they want to keep the clay to play with. It you put the clay back in a plastic sandwich bag, the clay can last longer than play-doh. These types of clay do not make messes that the doh makes. You can find it on sale at Michael's and probably other craft stores. We would be lost without our clay. I do use some of my projects in an art show.
2007-02-11 19:12:45 · answer #3 · answered by grannywinkie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put it out on the sun or leave the jar open. The play doh will get hard.
2007-02-11 19:07:00 · answer #4 · answered by Girls! Girls! I do adore 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I believe to make it harden you did it to leave it out or put it in the microwave of some sort either in hotness or coldness
hope i help :D
2007-02-15 12:47:30 · answer #5 · answered by Leli11 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if i still had some. but i haven't had any play-doh in a really long time.
2016-05-24 00:07:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Playdoh does not harden well. If you are making something larger with Playdoh, it will crack and break.
tiny pieces will dry if exposed to air for an extended amount of time.
If you are successful with out cracking, I would recommend coating the item with a varnish.
Good Luck.
2007-02-12 00:04:20 · answer #7 · answered by gungaroo 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
1 Why would you want to do that?
2 Leave the lid open by a heater or out in the sun.I wonder if it would work if you put it in a micrwave??
2007-02-14 03:20:59 · answer #8 · answered by momrth 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It also gets nasty looking when it dries. You may seriously want to check out "sculpty" brand modeling clay. It blends nicely, kneads well, and when baked is GREAT. My son made a shark in Kindergarten out of this product and it's still looking as good as when he first made it. He's in 7th grade now.
2007-02-12 01:58:23 · answer #9 · answered by Carol 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Leave it lay out. Air hardens it.
2007-02-11 19:06:44 · answer #10 · answered by yo_matilda_yo 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋