Holiday Play Dough

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup salt
• 1 tablespoon cream of tartar
• 2 cups water
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• food coloring

Directions

1. 1

   In a medium sauce pan, mix dry ingredients, then add liquids.

2. 2

   Cook over medium heat until a soft, lumpy ball forms (it happens VERY quickly).

3. 3

   Remove from heat; cool for 30 minutes (drape a dish towel over the pot); knead by hand until dough is smooth.

4. 4

   Store in an air-tight container OR it can be frozen (and refrozen several times).

5. 5

   IDEAS: This dough can also be dried and then painted with tempera paints.

6. 6

   ANOTHER IDEA: The food coloring can be left out of the cooking step, and be added in the kneading stage instead (for extra mess and fun!).

7. 7

   ONE MORE IDEA: Add several drops of vanilla or lemon extract/oil for a nice smell.

8. 8

   CLEAN UP IS EASY: Lay some waxed paper on the tabletop.

9. 9

   FINISH UP: Varnish or shellac your finished creation to preserve it!