Homemade Play Dough

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Homemade Play Dough

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Kids love play dough, but is it affordable if you can make your own for under $1.00

Materials

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1 cup flour

1/2 cup salt

1/2 cup water

(If it is too dry add more water)
(If it is too sticky add more flour)

Food coloring

Steps

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In a saucepan add the water
Then add the flour little by little and stirring
Add salt
And add a few drops of food coloring depending on the brightness of the dough you want

Kneading

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Knead the dough the traditional way
Add essential oils for a sweet scent
CAUTION: The dough will be hot

Caring for Your Homemade Play Dough

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Store in a plastic bag
To keep dough firm, store in the refrigerator

Play

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Why do you think play dough starts with play?
Start cutting shapes
Make food
Build creative things