Description
A soothing, homemade lavender scented playdough that engages children’s creativity while promoting relaxation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup salt
- 2 tablespoons cream of tartar
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- 1 cup water
- 1–2 teaspoons lavender essential oil
- Purple food coloring (optional)
- A mixing bowl
- A pot for cooking
- A spoon for stirring
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and cream of tartar. Stir until well blended, ensuring no lumps are present.
- In a pot, mix water, vegetable oil, lavender essential oil, and a few drops of purple food coloring (if desired).
- Over medium heat, gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet mixture, stirring continuously until the dough thickens and forms a ball.
- Remove the dough from the pot and let it cool slightly. Knead it on a clean surface for a few minutes, making it smooth and elastic.
- Store the playdough in an airtight container to keep it fresh for several weeks.
Notes
Customize with different essential oils and food coloring for unique variations. If the dough is sticky, add more flour gradually.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Crafts
- Method: Mixing and Cooking
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 batch
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg