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Homemade Play Dough

Homemade Play Dough is fun, cheap, easy, and even therapeutic! This simple recipe (only 2 ingredients!) is pillowy soft and perfect for little hands.
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Kid Approved Instant Pot Recipes
Cuisine: Non Food
Keyword: Kids, Play Dough
Servings: 2
Author: Lisa Childs

Ingredients

  • 1 cup cornstarch divided
  • 1/2 cup cheap conditioner

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, combine conditioner with 3/4 cup cornstarch. You will get a bit of a pasty consistency.
  • Sprinkle half of the remaining 1/4 cup cornstarch onto a clean surface such as a cutting board, and dump the dough onto it. Sprinkle about 1 tablespoon of cornstarch on top, and lightly knead until no longer sticky and it feels pliable and soft. It should not stick to your fingers at all when ready. Add additional cornstarch or conditioner as needed.
  • When the play dough gets dry and crumbly, return it all back to the bowl and add more conditioner into the cornstarch and mix until you get the desired consistency, about 1 tablespoon at a time. Store in a container with tight-fitting lid and add additional conditioner to regain consistency.
  • DO NOT EAT. This is not safe to consume.

Notes

This recipe can be doubled, tripled, etc.
If the play dough is too crumbly or dry, add additional conditioner and knead together.

Nutrition

Serving: 1grams