Play Dough Cup Recipe

🎂 6 + years ⏱️ 20 min 📍 Home ⭐ medium

Imagine being able to create your own play dough in the color and shape of your dreams. With this cup recipe, it's possible! You'll not only have fun but also learn some cool things, like mixing colors and being creative. But remember, for one step, you'll need an adult because it involves hot water!

What you'll need

4 cups of flour
Half a cup of salt
A packet of citric acid
6 tablespoons of cooking oil
Colorful food coloring
Optional: glitter or
lavender oil
Gloves
Airtight container
Mixer
1 cup of hot water

How it works

Take a large bowl and mix together four cups of flour, a packet of citric acid, six tablespoons of cooking oil, and half a cup of salt. Then comes the moment when you need an adult: ask them to add one cup of hot water to your mixture.
Knead everything well with a mixer and with the help of an adult until you have a nice dough.
Is your dough too sticky? No problem, just add a bit more flour. Too dry? A small splash of water or a little more oil will help.
Now divide your dough into a few smaller portions depending on how many colors you want to make. Take one portion of dough and add a few drops of food coloring. Tip: It's best to wear gloves to keep your hands clean.
You can experiment here to get exactly the colors you envision. If you want, you can now mix in some glitter or a few drops of lavender oil into your play dough. This not only makes it more fun but also makes your dough look and smell special.
Now it's time to play with your new dough and create your own little artworks. Have fun!
Tip: To keep your play dough fresh, you should store it in an airtight container. This way it stays soft and ready to play for next time. Now really have fun exploring, being creative, and of course, playing with your homemade play dough!