If that kid eats this stuff, the kid will be in serious need of emergency treatment. If you want the kids to be able to do it all themselves, try this. Some require cooking and some don't; some are meant to be eaten and some are not. Keep stirring and cooking until the dough is dry and feels like playdough. If it sweats a little, just add more flour. If you are going to microwave the dough batch let us know how it turns out.
I'm sure other people would be interested in your results. When you cook food from a microwave it usually it comes out fast and hot. Store playdough in a covered container or Ziploc bag. Best regards, KoBob A salt dose ranging from 0. You could use gloves, a big ziplock bag, 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.
The cream of tartar makes this dough last 6 months or longer, so resist the temptation to omit this ingredient if you don't have it on hand. Everyone seems to have a favorite playdough recipe, and many old favorites have been included here. Make a divot in the center of the ball, and drop some food coloring 1 in. If a kid eats a small amount there should be no problems. I have been making play dough for over 25 years - very similar recipe, but the Australian version has 4 tbspn cream of tartar, the recipe is on the container! Here's how to make your own non-toxic toy with custom colors and fragrances. Playdough aka Play-doh is easy to make at home, and fun for kids of all ages. Playdough smells like people food but contains lots of salt, and a hungry dog can eat enough to cause a dangerous salt imbalance.
This is the classic method that involves a bit of cooking on the stovetop - I prefer it because cooked playdough has a better texture than uncooked varieties. As for your microwave question I have not tried, but I lets consider the normal instructions to warm the dough at low temperatures. Turn the dough out onto a clean counter or silicone mat, and knead vigorously until it becomes silky-smooth. First Prize in the View Contest 40 People Made This Project! Work the dye through, adding more as necessary to achieve your chosen color. 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.
Once it's dried past a certain point, however, you'll just have to start over; thankfully it's not terribly difficult. Basic ingredient ratios: 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 Kool-Aid or similar drink mix scented oils Mix all of the ingredients together, and stir over low heat. But in every kindergarten class seems to have that one kid that will eat the entire jar of paste or the whole box of crayons. It's entirely edible, if a bit salty, so it's kid-safe. Choose the recipe that best suits your needs and the ingredients you have on hand. I've gotten many comments asking about sticky dough, so please just keep cooking a bit longer and it will work! You can also bake it in the oven to make hard dough figures and ornaments, then paint or otherwise decorate the surface.
Warning: Keep away from dogs and other pets. Divide the dough into balls for coloring. I made this mistake only once!!! The one cup of salt in this recipe equates to 240 grams. . One of the comments below even suggests using baked play-dough as a salt lick for your pet rabbit! When you're done, store your playdough in an air-tight container. The dough will begin to thicken until it resembles mashed potatoes.
Please note, I do not have a problem with this Instructable. Playdough is a classic childhood toy everyone can have fun with, and it's so easy to make at home you'll never buy that stinky store variety again. Play with your playdough- I really don't need to help you there. The recipe can be halved for a smaller batch, and when making it with young kids, no need to cook on the stove, just mix in boiling water to dry ingredients, the result is the same. Your microwave may have a defrost feature and it may be possible to warm the dough, like I said earlier I have not tried. This is usually the result of high humidity, but is fixable! For sensory variety, use playdough warm or cool as well as at room temperature. 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.
Therefore consumption this batch has the ability to kill between 80 and 320 lbs of body weight. I think it's a great idea, recipe and craft. What would be the worst that can happen, throw away a bad batch. . .
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