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!
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.
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.
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.
Knead the play dough 8-10 times, until it forms a shiny dough.
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.
Have you tried making your own homemade play dough? How did it turn out?
candy says
June 10, 2016 at 8:37 amWill have to try making this with the grandkids. Sparkle is aways good.
Aileen says
June 10, 2016 at 12:43 pmHave fun with those grandbabies, Candy!
Samantha @ Momma Wants Java says
June 10, 2016 at 12:28 pmThis looks like so much fun! Anything that is sparkly is good in my book!
Logan says
June 10, 2016 at 1:31 pmMy son has been very into play-dough lately, so I will have to make this with him! The perfect craft for a rainy day!
Samantha says
June 10, 2016 at 3:49 pmMy 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
Aileen says
June 11, 2016 at 6:19 amSnow sounds like fun, too!
Willow says
June 11, 2016 at 9:30 amWhat a great project to do with kids! I pinned this for later. My nieces will love this!
Shannon says
June 13, 2016 at 6:39 amHow fun! My kids love play dough and I would totally prefer making it vs. buying store bought. Love the idea of scented too!
Faye says
June 15, 2016 at 6:52 amMy kiddos will love this – can’t wait to try it out!
Aileen says
June 15, 2016 at 8:26 amGreat! Have fun!
Brittany says
June 18, 2016 at 5:09 amI love the addition of the glitter!!! We’ll be making this next week!
Aileen says
June 18, 2016 at 5:24 amI think your daughter will love it. Have fun!