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Sparkly & Scented Play Dough

June 10, 2016 By Aileen 19 Comments This post contains affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs, I earn from qualifying purchases.

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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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  1. candy

    June 10, 2016 at 8:37 am

    Will have to try making this with the grandkids. Sparkle is aways good.

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    • Aileen

      June 10, 2016 at 12:43 pm

      Have fun with those grandbabies, Candy!

      Reply
  2. Samantha @ Momma Wants Java

    June 10, 2016 at 12:28 pm

    This looks like so much fun! Anything that is sparkly is good in my book!

    Reply
  3. Logan

    June 10, 2016 at 1:31 pm

    My son has been very into play-dough lately, so I will have to make this with him! The perfect craft for a rainy day!

    Reply
  4. Samantha

    June 10, 2016 at 3:49 pm

    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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    • Aileen

      June 11, 2016 at 6:19 am

      Snow sounds like fun, too!

      Reply
  5. Willow

    June 11, 2016 at 9:30 am

    What a great project to do with kids! I pinned this for later. My nieces will love this!

    Reply
  6. Shannon

    June 13, 2016 at 6:39 am

    How fun! My kids love play dough and I would totally prefer making it vs. buying store bought. Love the idea of scented too!

    Reply
  7. Faye

    June 15, 2016 at 6:52 am

    My kiddos will love this – can’t wait to try it out!

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    • Aileen

      June 15, 2016 at 8:26 am

      Great! Have fun!

      Reply
  8. Brittany

    June 18, 2016 at 5:09 am

    I love the addition of the glitter!!! We’ll be making this next week!

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    • Aileen

      June 18, 2016 at 5:24 am

      I think your daughter will love it. Have fun!

      Reply

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