Natural Play Dough recipe #parenting #natural #children
One of the (many) things I really enjoy doing with my boys is playing with play-dough. I admit, we used to buy commercially made play dough but that didn’t last long once I realized how easy it is to make our own, with natural (food grade) ingredients!
So today I’m going to share with you my ultimate favourite play-dough recipe. It’s super duper easy to make, works really well and lasts a long time!
Natural Play Dough Recipe
2 c. FLOUR
1c. Salt
2 TBsp. Vegtable Oil
2 c. Boiling Water
Assortment of natural food coloring
Directions
Combine dry ingredients in a large mixing bowl.
Stir in oil & boiling water.
Allow to cool slightly, then knead.
Separate into small batches. Work in natural food colouring* while wearing plastic gloves if necessary.
Store play dough in air-tight containers in the fridge.
Note: *To achieve earthy tones, I added a slight amount of red & yellow food colouring to each ball before adding additonal colouring.
Have you ever made play-dough? If so, how did it turn out?
Tags: children, earthy tones, natural food coloring, parenting, play dough recipe, recipe
Filed under: Recipes
I have to remember this when Riss gets a little older. I remember my mom making play dough but not sure how she made it!
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Jenn Reply:
January 13th, 2012 at 8:09 AM
This is a really great recipe because you don’t have to cook it on the stove! :)
1 Darcy said this (January 12, 2012 at 6:02 PM)
i see homemade play dough in our near future! i love it. the colors are awesome too.
thanks for the recipe!
kellie
Jenn Reply:
January 13th, 2012 at 8:08 AM
You’re welcome! Thanks for popping by Kellie! =)
2 nest of posies said this (January 12, 2012 at 8:39 PM)
Thank you so much! My friends child is allergic to the ingredients in the regular play do so I thank you!
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Jenn Reply:
January 13th, 2012 at 9:57 AM
Oh wow, well then this would be perfect! =)
3 melissa said this (January 13, 2012 at 8:14 AM)
I’m going to try this recipe with gluten free flour… hope it turns out!
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Jenn Reply:
January 13th, 2012 at 9:58 AM
That’s a GREAT idea! Let me know how it goes :)
4 Heather - Acting Balanced Mom said this (January 13, 2012 at 8:20 AM)
Very crafty. And looks great too
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Jenn Reply:
January 13th, 2012 at 9:59 AM
Thanks Lena :)
5 Lena - @elenka29 said this (January 13, 2012 at 9:55 AM)
this is so much fun..and lasts a long tome if kept in an airtight container.
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Jenn Reply:
January 13th, 2012 at 3:38 PM
You’re absolutely right! That’s why it’s my favourite =) Do you make play dough often?
6 momto8blog said this (January 13, 2012 at 2:32 PM)
Where do you find natural food coloring?
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Jenn Reply:
January 13th, 2012 at 3:37 PM
Any natural food store, like Whole Foods! But you can also make your own … if you feel like it ;)
7 Brandi Elam said this (January 13, 2012 at 2:58 PM)
I cannot wait until I can make this with my son!
Jenn Reply:
January 13th, 2012 at 3:30 PM
Have fun – it’s super simple! :)
8 Ashleigh Walls said this (January 13, 2012 at 3:09 PM)