2-Ingredient Playdough Recipe
Use any natural conditioner with a scent you and the kids don't mind, or use an unscented one. This makes enough for two kids to play with, so you can divide the recipe in half to make a smaller amount. (This is not edible.)
Yield: 2 balls
Cost: 5
Equipment
Instructions
- Add the cornstarch and the conditioner to a bowl.
- Mix together with your hands and gradually add 1/2 to 1 cup water as you mix and knead until it forms a ball of dough.
- Add 1-3 drops of food coloring to color the play dough if desired. (The food coloring will get on hands as it's mixed in, but it will wash off eventually!)
- Play!
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Notes
- Add the water slowly, and work it in like you are kneading bread, until you have a soft ball of dough.
- If the dough is still crumbly, continue adding a small amount of water at a time.
- Add food coloring to make it colorful or leave it out.
- Use conditioner with a neutral scent or choose something unscented.
- I've also heard that a lot of people have had success using lotion instead of conditioner.
- To store, place the play dough into a plastic storage bag, remove as much air as possible, and seal.
- If it feels a little stiff the next time you go to use it after storing it in a bag, knead in a few drops of water until it softens up.