Do-It-Yourself Play-Dough

1 cup flour
1/2 cup salt
1 cup water
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. salad oil
Food coloring

Directions:

Mix together all ingredients and cook for 3 minutes over low heat. Stir well. Add food coloring. Store in a plastic container.

Comments from Kathleen Morrison :

Kids love it and it is easier to clean up.
It's also non-toxic.

User Reviews:

An occupational therapist gave me the recipe but instead of food coloring, use a packet of Kool-Aid (mixed in with the water) for color and smell.

Submitted by gail ashmore on December 02, 2003

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