Description
Celebrate Independence Day with this vibrant and safe foam dough that encourages creativity for all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups of shaving cream (foam, not gel)
- 1 cup of white school glue
- 2 cups of cornstarch
- Food coloring (red and blue)
- Mixing bowl
- Mixing utensil (spoon or spatula)
- Airtight container for storage
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, pour in the 2 cups of shaving cream and 1 cup of white school glue.
- Stir: Mix them together until fully combined and the mixture is fluffy.
- Divide for Color: Split the mixture into three separate bowls for red, white, and blue colors.
- Dye the Dough: Add a few drops of food coloring to the desired bowls, stirring until the colors are vibrant.
- Add Cornstarch: Gradually add 2 cups of cornstarch to each bowl.
- Knead: Use your hands to knead the mixture until smooth and pliable.
- Texture Check: If the dough is too sticky, add more cornstarch, a tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is achieved.
- Store: Place the foam dough in airtight containers to keep it fresh for your festivities.
Notes
Experiment with blending colors and adding scents or glitter for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Crafts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A