Description
Create vibrant, colorful playdough and slime mortar for a fun and engaging craft activity that’s perfect for all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups water
- 2 cups salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons cream of tartar
- Food coloring or liquid watercolors
- Essential oils (optional for scent)
- Large mixing bowl
- Stove or microwave (for cooking)
- Airtight container for storage
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and cream of tartar. Mix well.
- In a separate container, mix water and vegetable oil. Add food coloring to achieve desired color.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until a dough begins to form.
- Transfer the dough to a non-stick pan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thickened.
- Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then knead until smooth and elastic.
- Store in an airtight container to keep fresh.
Notes
Experiment with color mixing and scent additions for a personalized touch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Mixing and Cooking
- Cuisine: DIY
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 batch
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 0mg