Description
A fun and engaging DIY project for making customizable playdough or slime mortar that fosters imaginative play and sensory skills.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
- Food coloring (optional)
- Essential oils (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Space: Find a clean, flat workspace and gather all materials.
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and cream of tartar, stirring until well blended.
- Combine Wet Ingredients: In a separate bowl, mix water, vegetable oil, and food coloring. Whisk until combined.
- Combine Mixtures: Gradually pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until it forms a dough.
- Knead the Dough: Once cool enough to touch, knead the dough for a few minutes, adding flour or water as needed.
- Add Scents: Knead in essential oils if using.
- Store Safely: Place the playdough in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
Notes
For added fun, try different types of flour, and incorporate beads or glitter!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Crafts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: N/A
- Calories: 150 (per 100g of playdough)
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg