Comments on: Homemade Playdough

By: cassdraper

cassdraper — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 21:32:46 +0000

Will give this a go when our current playdoh runs out, much better than spending silly money when you can have fun making it with your kids!

By: Skip To My Lou » Dressed up playdough

Skip To My Lou » Dressed up playdough — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 11:52:36 +0000

[...] You get so many pieces in this set. (They also had a monster set) When my oldest son was a toddler a friend gave us a set of plastic features for our playdough. He is now 16 and we are missing a few pieces, but my littlest (and a few of the bigger ones, which will remain nameless) still love playing with them. Even though these were meant for a pumpkin, they worked perfectly for our homemade playdough. [...]

By: LaBean

LaBean — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 19:06:18 +0000

Oh I’ve been thinking about something like this. I tried a recipe a long time ago and it didn’t come out right. I now realize I didn’t use any alum. I didn’t even know it existed back then, so I KNOW I didn’t use any. But I notice in your post you mention the flour and alum twice, One says 1tblsp of alum and the other 2 tblsp? Which do I use?

By: Michele

Michele — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:57:01 +0000

I have so enjoyed your site and have used tons of ideas. Here is an incredibly simple recipe for Playdoh that we use – it’s just dump and stir….

2 c. Flour
½ c. Salt
2 c. Water
2 T. Vegetable Oil
¼ c. Cream of Tartar (found in spice section)

Pour all ingredients into a large saucepan. Food coloring can be added here if desired, 5-7 drops. Turn to med-high heat and stir constantly until the mix becomes very warm and starts to form together, about 3-5 minutes. Do not over heat, it will burn. Continue stirring until the mix forms into a playdough ball. Remove from heat and pour ball onto a wax paper sheet. Let cool for a few minutes and then knead until soft, 2-3 minutes. Food coloring can also be added during the kneading process as well, especially if you want to split the dough and use 2 or more colors. I suggest wearing baggies over your hands if doing this. Store your play dough in a ziplock bag and in an air tight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 months, or until little white spots develop.

By: Teresa

Teresa — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 18:55:43 +0000

I haven’t tried this recipe out before. I’ll have to give this one a whirl!

I love that they boys are thoroughly entertained with their pink play dough!

By: Beth Pierce

Beth Pierce — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:36:13 +0000

What a great idea! I’m going to have to try this.

By: Rachel

Rachel — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 17:04:16 +0000

This recipe is almost like the one that my mom made us when I was a child. I now make it for my kids and they love it. I swear playdough is the best invention ever don’t you think!

Love you blog I have gotten lots of fun ideas from you so THANKS SO MUCH!

Rachel

By: foreverfoldinglaundry

foreverfoldinglaundry — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 16:31:03 +0000

I had a homemade playdough disaster this summer (http://foreverfoldinglaundry.blogspot.com/2008/07/when-good-ideas-go-bad.html) and I need to redeem myself so I think I’ll give this a try! Thanks!

By: Christy

Christy — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:17:19 +0000

This was the perfect reminder..icky weather and extra kids this evening….am gonna have to whip up a batch for the evening’s entertainment! Thanks