-- DIY -- Play Dough!

Hey guys! So, today was pretty normal.. I had my science test today, which y'all probs don't care about, but whateves! Let's get on started to today's DIY! :D

WARNING : THIS IS VERY MESSY. BE CAUTIOUS. 



Send me a pic of your play dough if you ever make it, and please comment telling me if you are planning on doing this! So.. Enough of me blabbing, let's start! PLAY DOUGH TIME!!!!!!!

Also, Another Warning: Keep away from dogs and other pets. Playdough smells like people food but contains lots of salt, and a hungry dog can eat enough to cause a dangerous salt imbalance.



DIY TUTORIAL : PLAY DOUGH

What you need :

2 cups flour
2 cups warm water
1 cup salt
2 Tablespoons vegetable oil
1 Tablespoon cream of tartar (optional for improved elasticity)

food coloring (liquid, powder, or unsweetened drink mix)
scented oils

INSTRUCTIONS ! :

1. MIX AND HEAT 


Mix all of the ingredients together, and stir over low heat. The dough will begin to thicken until it resembles mashed potatoes. 

When the dough pulls away from the sides and clumps in the center, as shown below, remove the pan from heat and allow the dough to cool enough to handle.

IMPORTANT NOTE: if your playdough is still sticky, you simply need to cook it longer! 
Keep stirring and cooking until the dough is dry and feels like playdough.
I've gotten many comments asking about sticky dough, so please just keep cooking a bit longer and it will work!



STEP 2. KNEAD AND COLOR


Turn the dough out onto a clean counter or silicone mat, and knead vigorously until it becomes silky-smooth. Divide the dough into Niagara falls for coloring.

Make a divot in the center of the ball, and drop some food coloring1 in. Fold the dough over, working the food color through the body of the playdough, trying to keep the raw dye away from your hands and the counter. You could use gloves or plastic wrap at this stage to keep your hands clean- only the concentrated dye will color your skin, so as soon as it's worked in bare hands are fine.

Work the dye through, adding more as necessary to achieve your chosen color.

If you use unsweetened drink mix for color, test on a small ball first- it won't go as far as the "real" food coloring.



STE P 3. PLAY AND STORE

There isn't really an explanation for this.. Just have fun with your Play - Doh now!!!!!! YAYAYAYAYA!!