Homemade Playdough
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Homemade Play Dough
I have tried to make playdough at home before with no success. It was a terrible failure and the grandkids were so disappointed. That recipe did not have me heating the ingredients. I decided to look around and came across several different variations. I found this recipe on a blog and can’t remember which one it was:( (Sorry I can’t give credit to the person).
It was a great success. I can’t believe how nice the playdough turned out. Better than store-bought. I only had 2 dye colors so we left one white.
Check out the recipe below!
Playdough
Prep time | 10 minutes |
Cook time | 20 minutes |
Total time | 30 minutes |
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose white flour
- 2 cups warm water
- 1 cup salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon cream of tartar (optional for improved elasticity)
- food coloring (liquid, powder, unsweetened drink mix)
Directions
How to Make Play Dough at Home

Homemade Play-dough
Easy to make at home play dough.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 cups all purpose white flour
- 2 cups warm water
- 1 cup salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 tablespoon cream of tartar optional for improved elasticity
- food coloring liquid, powder, unsweetened drink mix
Instructions
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In a small sauce pan add flour
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Add water
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Add salt
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Stir together
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Add cream of tartar (optional)
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Add vegetable oil
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Mix together over low heat, stirring constantly
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The mixture will slowly start to thicken
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When it starts to resemble mashed potatoes and pulls away from the pan sides it’s almost ready. keep heating and stirring it if it’s still sticky
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Let cool in pan
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Knead with hands, roll into 3 balls
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Add color in center and mix with your hands (I only had 2 colors to add)
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Keep in an air tight container
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