Description
A fun and safe DIY recipe for creating colorful playdough and slime mortar that delights all ages and fosters creativity.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups water
- 1 cup salt
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Mixing bowl
- Cooking pot
- Wooden spoon
- Airtight containers (for storage)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, 1 cup of salt, and 2 teaspoons of cream of tartar.
- Add 2 cups of water and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil to the dry ingredients.
- Divide the mixture into smaller portions if you want different colors.
- Add a few drops of food coloring to each portion. Stir until the colors are fully mixed and uniform.
- Pour the mixture into a cooking pot over medium heat. Stir constantly with a wooden spoon as it heats up.
- As you stir, the mixture will begin to thicken and pull away from the sides of the pot.
- Once the dough is fully formed, transfer it to a cool surface. Allow it to cool slightly before kneading it with your hands.
- Place the finished playdough and slime mortar in airtight containers to keep them fresh for future use.
Notes
You can add essential oils for scent or mix in sand or cornstarch for different textures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Crafts
- Method: Stovetop Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Variable
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 0mg