When we all moved into our new homes on our street, way back in the mid-1980’s, a neighbor was selling Discovery Toys. She gave out a wonderful recipe for Making Modeling Playdough at home. I have made it countless times because it is easy and because it is the softest and fun-to-play-with play dough. Making another batch is on our agenda this week while Cambrie and Chloe are staying.
Cambrie made a batch of both blue and green and…
CAUTION NOTE: Once on the stove and the pan begins getting hot, the dough comes together and thickens quickly requiring stronger stirring, far too dangerous for little helpers.
Modeling Playdough Recipe
INGREDIENTS:
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup water
- 1 Tablespoon oil
- 1/2 cup salt
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- food coloring
DIRECTIONS:
Mix all ingredients in a saucepan. Cook over medium heat until mixture pulls away from sides of pan and becomes doughy in consistency. Knead until cool. Model different colors of clay into any shape you can imagine. Keep sealed in containers or plastic bags when not playing.
Note: Not edible. Can be used over and over again. Keeps 3 months un-refrigerated.
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lindsey says
February 7, 2015 at 8:10 amSuch great photos Lorraine, I have used this same recipe for dough since my children were small, through my days teaching early years and now with the grandchildren. Your colours are lovely and bright, I need to look for better food colouring that=n I use.
Just a little something from Judy says
February 6, 2015 at 11:42 amWhat a colorful and creative idea! I know my grandchildren would love spending time with this dough. You share the best ideas! I have been thinking about you this week, and I know your grandchildren will feel sad when they have to say good bye.
Tori Leslie says
February 6, 2015 at 10:52 amSuch cuties!! How blessed you are! I miss having little ones around, guess I'll have to wait for grands!
Preeti says
February 6, 2015 at 5:11 amYou are a doting grandmother. You make their days full of excitement and eventful 🙂 I am sure they are going to miss all this fun when they go back with their parents.
Ann Thompson says
February 5, 2015 at 8:53 pmYou've got a full schedule of events going on there. Sounds like lots of fun. I would be in serious need of a nap by now…lol
Patty Marker says
February 5, 2015 at 8:45 pmI am so glad you posted this. I made i one time with a recipe I found online and it lasted a good long time but when I made it again (using a different recipe because I couldn't find the first) it was rubbery and got moldy. It looks like mom-mom is going to need Monday to rest as well!
EMMA says
February 5, 2015 at 8:11 pmWe use a very similar recipe but our colors never come out so vivid.
Looks like you are having a lot of fun.
I made the turkey crock pot recipe that you posted a few days ago for dinner tonight and it was amazing (and there's some left for lunch tomorrow!)
Debbie Petras says
February 5, 2015 at 7:48 pmHow fun! I love the sticker chart idea which helps the little ones when they are missing mom and dad. I will use this play dough recipe for sure. Thanks.
Blessings and love,
Debbie
marie says
February 5, 2015 at 5:17 pmLooks like they (and you) are having great fun!
Love the sticker idea, and thank you for sharing the playdough recipe. I can't wait to give it a try!!
creativityandfamily says
February 5, 2015 at 2:29 pmHow lovely. Yes spoil them for sure, they are little for such a short time. Playdough!! well that brings back memories, it ti the same recipe I used with my two. Its been a couple of years now since Josh has payed with dough 🙁 x