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| − | + | Making playdough for kids is inexpensive, easy, and fun. Unlike recipes that require cooking, homemade no-cook playdough is quick, requires minimal parental supervision, and is great for modeling projects because it dries over time. | |
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== Steps == | == Steps == | ||
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#*Remember that a couple drops go a long way. You can add more later if needed. | #*Remember that a couple drops go a long way. You can add more later if needed. | ||
#*If you want playdough in several different colors, split your dough into however many containers as colors you want, and do the same with the water after it has boiled before adding color to each one. | #*If you want playdough in several different colors, split your dough into however many containers as colors you want, and do the same with the water after it has boiled before adding color to each one. | ||
| − | #*You can make your own dyes with fruits and vegetables by juicing them or boiling them in water. Raspberries, pure pomegranate juice, or roasted beets can be used to make red. For yellow, try raw carrots or mangoes. For blue, use radicchio or red cabbage.<ref>http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/2014/12/how-to-make-homemade-food-coloring/?oc=linkback</ref> | + | #*You can make your own dyes with fruits and vegetables by juicing them or boiling them in water. Raspberries, pure pomegranate juice, or roasted beets can be used to make red. For yellow, try raw carrots or mangoes. For blue, use radicchio or red cabbage.<ref name="rf1">http://blog.foodnetwork.com/fn-dish/2014/12/how-to-make-homemade-food-coloring/?oc=linkback</ref> |
| − | #Pour the colored water into your bowl. Add the water in slowly while mixing well with your other ingredients. You may reach a good consistency before using the full 1 ½ cups.<ref>http://theimaginationtree.com/2012/04/best-ever-no-cook-play-dough-recipe.html</ref> | + | #Pour the colored water into your bowl. Add the water in slowly while mixing well with your other ingredients. You may reach a good consistency before using the full 1 ½ cups.<ref name="rf2">http://theimaginationtree.com/2012/04/best-ever-no-cook-play-dough-recipe.html</ref> |
===Kneading and Adding Extras=== | ===Kneading and Adding Extras=== | ||
#Let the dough cool. Let your playdough sit in the bowl to cool from the boiling water. | #Let the dough cool. Let your playdough sit in the bowl to cool from the boiling water. | ||
#Knead the dough. Once it has cooled, take your playdough out of the bowl and knead it with your hands for a couple of minutes. | #Knead the dough. Once it has cooled, take your playdough out of the bowl and knead it with your hands for a couple of minutes. | ||
| − | #*Kneading the dough thoroughly is what makes it the right consistency, so keep at it until the dough is no longer sticky.<ref | + | #*Kneading the dough thoroughly is what makes it the right consistency, so keep at it until the dough is no longer sticky.<ref name="rf2" /> |
#Add more flour, oil, or color if needed. If the dough is still too sticky after kneading, add a sprinkle of flour and knead again. Do the same but with oil if the dough is too dry, or with food coloring if you want more vibrant color or streaks of color. | #Add more flour, oil, or color if needed. If the dough is still too sticky after kneading, add a sprinkle of flour and knead again. Do the same but with oil if the dough is too dry, or with food coloring if you want more vibrant color or streaks of color. | ||
| − | #Add glycerin or glitter (optional). A few drops of glycerin makes the playdough shiny.<ref | + | #Add glycerin or glitter (optional). A few drops of glycerin makes the playdough shiny.<ref name="rf2" /> Add glitter to make the playdough sparkle!<ref name="rf3">http://www.pbs.org/parents/crafts-for-kids/no-bake-play-dough/</ref> |
#Roll into balls to store or start playing. The playdough will do best if it is not left out for too long and stored in an airtight container kept in room temperature. | #Roll into balls to store or start playing. The playdough will do best if it is not left out for too long and stored in an airtight container kept in room temperature. | ||
| − | #*If you live in a hot or humid climate, keep the playdough out of sunlight or store it in the refrigerator.<ref | + | #*If you live in a hot or humid climate, keep the playdough out of sunlight or store it in the refrigerator.<ref name="rf2" /> |
#*If you made your playdough with natural food coloring from fruits or veggies, you may want to store it in the refrigerator to preserve freshness. | #*If you made your playdough with natural food coloring from fruits or veggies, you may want to store it in the refrigerator to preserve freshness. | ||
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== Tips == | == Tips == | ||
