Description
A simple, kid-friendly recipe for making cornstarch and chalk dough, perfect for creative projects.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup chalk powder (crushed chalk or sidewalk chalk)
- Food coloring (optional)
- Mixing bowl
- Mixing spoon
- Airtight container (for storage)
- Wax paper or a non-stick surface (for crafting)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Lay out wax paper or a non-stick surface and gather all your materials.
- Combine Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, add 1 cup of cornstarch and 1 cup of water, stirring slowly. Add 1 cup of chalk powder.
- Mix Thoroughly: Combine everything until smooth, adding food coloring if desired.
- Cook the Mixture: Transfer to a saucepan over medium heat and continuously stir for 5-10 minutes until thick and play dough-like.
- Cool and Knead: Remove from heat, let cool slightly, and knead until smooth and pliable.
- Store the Dough: Place in an airtight container to keep fresh when not in use.
Notes
Customize with different colors and scents. Substitute chalk with other fine powders if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg