Making play dough is simple. Kids and grown-ups of all age will love this fun (and inexpensive) action.
• 4 cups of plain flour
• 4 cups of hot water
• 2 cups salt
• 4 tbsp of cooking oil
Food coloring (optional) or Kool-Aid (use different flavors for different colors and aromas) 1 tablespoon cream of tartar (optional) for each cup of flour (this stops the dough cracking and makes it stretchy) Gather the necessary ingredient and mix the dry ingredients together.
Add food coloring or Kool-Aid to the water. This not obligatory step will create colored play dough.
Consider adding other fun ingredient to change the texture or appearance of the dough (such as desiccated coconut, or cocoa powder). You can also use peppermint or other oils to give the dough a dissimilar smell. Be careful that these enticing smells don't tempt the child to eat it, though. Mix all of the ingredients in a big pan and heat it over medium heat.
Stir constantly until the cash feels like stiff, smooth, mashed potatoes. At this point, take it off the stove. Once it has cooled enough, knead it awaiting it is blended smoothly.
Store the dough in an airtight urn, like a Ziploc bag.
Some Tips on How to Make Play Dough
If you can, adding a tablespoon of alum to the combination will make the dough less palatable to a child, plummeting the likelihood that the child will eat it. The alum also works as a preservative to help slow down the enlargement of bacteria. Alum is used in pickling and is non-toxic, but it could cause harsh stomach ache to anyone who eats too much.
Storing the dough in the refrigerator when not in use will also assist keep the enlargement of mold or bacteria down.
Consider adding other fun ingredient to change the texture or look of the dough (such as desiccated coconut, or cocoa powder). You can also use peppermint or other oils to give the dough a dissimilar smell. Be careful that these tempting smells don't tempt the child to eat it though.
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