Description
Create colorful and sensory-rich galaxy-themed playdough with simple ingredients for endless imaginative play.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup salt
- 2 tablespoons cream of tartar
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 cups water
- Food coloring (black, blue, purple)
- Glitter (silver, gold, or iridescent)
- Mixing bowl
- Stove or microwave
- Cooking spoon
- Airtight container for storage
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, salt, and cream of tartar. Stir until well mixed.
- In a separate bowl, mix the water and vegetable oil. Gradually pour this wet mixture into the dry ingredients, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
- Divide the mixture into three bowls. Add drops of food coloring to each bowl to achieve your desired galaxy hues.
- Place the bowls in a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens and pulls away from the sides of the pan.
- Remove from heat and sprinkle glitter into the warm dough, mixing thoroughly.
- Transfer the dough to a clean surface and knead until it becomes soft and pliable.
- Store the completed galaxy playdough in an airtight container.
Notes
Store playdough properly to extend its life. Experiment with colors and textures for different sensory experiences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Cooking
Nutrition
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg