Here are some of my favorites:
FRUITY PLAY DOUGH
what you will need:
2 1/4 cups flour
I cup salt
2 Tbs. unsweetened powdered drink (like kool aid)
4 Tbs. cooking oil
1 cup water
how to concoct it:
1. combine flour, salt, and powdered drink mix in a large bowl
2. stir in cooking oil and water
3. continue stirring until mixture is the consistency of bread dough
4. remove dough from bowl and knead on a floured surface 2-3 minutes until firm
concoction tips & ideas:
*mold different fruity play dough colors/scents into pieces of make believe fruit.
*store leftover fruity play dough in an airtight container or plastic zip bag.
PLASTIC DOUGH
what you will need:
4-6 drops food coloring
1/4 cup whit glue
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup cornstarch
1/4 cup water
how to concoct it:
1. mix white glue, water, and food coloring together in a small bowl until well blended
2. combine flour and cornstarch in a separate bowl
3. add the flour/cornstarch mixture to the water/glue mixture. Mix until a stiff dough is formed
4. remove dough from the bowl and knead on a floured surface for 2-3 minutes
5. mold plastic dough on a surface covered with wax paper. Drying time will vary according to the size and thickness of your creation
concoction tips & ideas:
*plastic dough can be used to create a wide variety of different items, including beads, jewelry, paperweights, bookmarks, or anything else your imagination will allow
WOODY WOOD DOUGH
what you will need:
1 cup clean well sifted saw dust
1/2 cup flour
1 Tbs liquid starch
1 cup water
how to concoct it:
1. mix ingredients together in a bowl until a stiff dough is formed. Add extra water if the dough is too dry.
2. allow woody wood dough to dry 2-3 days. Sandpaper can be used to smooth woody wood dough after it is completely dry.
concoction tips & ideas:
*press woody wood dough into cookie cutters and candy molds to create paperweights, beads, and tree ornaments.
*finished pieces can be painted or stained with a mixture of food coloring and water (6 drops of food coloring to 1 tbs. of water)
3 comments:
looks like some fun concoctions in that book!
thanks for sharing! i will definitely try these out with my kiddos!
i tried a koolaid one recently, but nothing this cool! i will have to try it out too!
i'm so excited to try this!!
Post a Comment