Playdough is a fantastic activity that sparks creativity and keeps kids entertained. But safety should always come first! That's why we're sharing a super-easy recipe for making safe and vibrant coloured playdough. Get ready for endless hours of squishy fun!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup of flour
- 1/2 cup of salt
- 2 teaspoons of cream of tartar
- 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil
- 1 cup of water
- Gel food colouring
Instructions:
- Grab a medium-sized pot and mix the flour, salt, and cream of tartar together.
- Add the vegetable oil and water to the pot, giving it a good stir until the mixture becomes smooth.
- Time to heat things up! Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly until it forms a ball-like consistency.
- Remove the pot from the heat and let the dough cool for a few minutes.
- Divide the dough into several portions, depending on how many colours you want to create.
- Now comes the fun part! Add a few drops of gel food colouring to each portion of dough and knead it until the colour spreads evenly.
- Don't forget to store your newly created playdough in an airtight container to keep it fresh and ready for playtime!
Tips for Extra Fun:
- Opt for gel food colouring instead of liquid food colouring for brighter and more vibrant hues.
- If you want to make multiple colours, divide the dough into portions before adding the food colouring.
- Make mixing a breeze by using a food processor to blend the gel food colouring into the dough.
- For families with nut allergies, feel free to substitute almond oil with another type of oil.
With this simple recipe, you'll have a rainbow of options to stimulate your child's imagination. Get ready for endless playdates and creative masterpieces.
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