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Sparkly & Scented Play Dough

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Making homemade play dough is easier than you might think. With just a few pantry items, you can whip up a fresh batch of this sparkly scented play dough in no time!

Make this simple and fun sparkly & scented play dough from aileencooks.com using glitter and Koolaid.

Well, it does take a little bit of time. Less than 30 minutes, I promise.

Ingredients for homemade play dough

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup salt
  • 2 teaspoons cream of tartar
  • 1 packet Kool-aid
  • 1 tablespoon glitter
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tabelspoon oil

How to make homemade Play Dough

You start by mixing together your dry ingredients in a small pot, then adding your wet ingredients. The secret to sparkly and scented play dough is glitter (of course) and Koolaid. The Koolaid gives it a nice scent and vivid color.

Make this simple and fun sparkly & scented play dough from aileencooks.com using glitter and Koolaid.

Heat and stir the wet and dry ingredients over medium heat until a ball forms in the center and the dough begins to darken and toughen.

Make this simple and fun sparkly & scented play dough from aileencooks.com using glitter and Koolaid.

Pour it out onto a clean surface and let cool for a few minutes. Just long enough for it to be cool enough to knead.

Make this simple and fun sparkly & scented play dough from aileencooks.com using glitter and Koolaid.

Knead the play dough 8-10 times, until it forms a shiny dough.

Make this simple and fun sparkly & scented play dough from aileencooks.com using glitter and Koolaid.

This is a great anytime boredom buster or can be made into a play dough kit like in this Good Night, Good Night Construction Site Play Dough Set and this Mermaid Play Dough Set.

Make this simple and fun sparkly & scented play dough from aileencooks.com using glitter and Koolaid.

Have you tried making your own homemade play dough? How did it turn out?

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  4. Samantha

    My roommates daughter has been begging me to make “snow” (cornstarch, shaving cream + glitter), but instead I think we’re going to try this! Bet she’ll love it!

    xoxo, Sam | thehauntedhousewife.com

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