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Make Your Own Play Dough

Jasmin Malik Chua, Jersey City, USA

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By Jasmin Malik Chua
Jersey City, NJ, USA | Sun Mar 23 17:21:00 EDT 2008

Sure, the label may say non-toxic, but those funky fumes tell our noses otherwise. Banish any uncertainty by kneading your kids' play dough right in your kitchen. Throw in a small manual pasta maker, a pizza cutter, a butter knife, and an assortment of cookie cutters to create an inexpensive play-dough factory. (Chances are you'll be able to find these items and more at a flea market, swap meet, or Goodwill store on the cheap.)

All you need to do is mix together some flour, salt, cream of tartar, and vegetable oil. You can add a bit of food coloring, Kool-Aid powder, or beet and carrot juices to give those beige dollops some zing-or even mix in grated citrus peel or vanilla essence for an aromatic punch. To store after play, place in an airtight container or Ziploc bag. Traditional Play Dough

1 cup flour
1 cup warm water
2 teaspoons cream of tartar
1 teaspoon oil
1/4 cup salt
Food coloring

1. Mix all ingredients, adding food coloring last.
2. Stir over medium heat until smooth.
3. Remove from pan and knead until blended smooth.
4. Place in plastic bag or airtight container when cooled.

::Teachnet

Difficulty level: Easy

 
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