This popular recipe produces a soft and cooperative clay that can be used over and over again and will remain pliant for weeks. I love to add Kool-Aid (unsweetened) instead of the food coloring (or with it to add an extra punch of color). The Kool - Aid gives a nice color and smell. This is a fun activity to do with the kids or grandkids. I have often found myself in the throws of an impromtu play dough party after making this. I love to make little food items out of them. I even made a BLT about the size of a quater. Note to moms: this recipe is non-toxic in case your little one puts it in their mouth. Luckily, it doesn't taste very good with all the salt, so it shouldn't be a repeat occurance! Have fun and experiment with the colors.
Please email me your pictures of your playdough crafts and you will be rewarded with a little something from me, Rusti Lee (rusti@rustileearts.com) owner of Rusti Lee Arts
CRAFT MATERIALS:
1 cup flour
1 cup water
1/2 cup salt
1 tsp. vegetable oil
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
Food coloring and/or Kool-Aid unsweetened any choice, optional
Time needed: Under 1 Hour
1. Mix all ingredients together in a saucepan and cook over medium heat until the mixture holds together (keep mixing or it will stick to the bottom of the pan).
2. When the clay is cool enough to touch, your child can knead it on a floured board.
Tips:
This recipe's long drying time makes it most satisfying as a play dough (it's easy to roll into ropes and balls), but sculptures will dry eventually. If stored in an airtight container, this dough will last, refrigerated or unrefrigerated, for 2 to 4 weeks.
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