Homemade Playdough

Easy to make jello scented homemade playdoh

:: Homemade Playdough ::

We love summer, but sometimes it can get a little busy.  How about some Homemade Playdough for those days when you spent a too much time in the sun! 

The kids and I have had our share of the pool and beach time.  In fact lately, I think I might have experienced a little too much sun.  Yes, I have been responsible reapplying the sunscreen but after dozens of loads of beach towels, I decided it might be a good time to stay inside during the rain and make some Homemade Playdough.

scented homemade playdoh

Yes you heard it right, rain! Here in Southern California we have had so very little rain that it felt like a miracle that we had some this past weekend.  I miss the rain.  It gives us an excuse to slow down and figure out the homestead. 

scented homemade playdoh

Madeline had been asking to play with Playdoh.  We have a whole rack in our garage devoted to this stuff, but I thought it would be a good project to make a batch of Homemade Playdough.  It’s easy and it gives the kids a creative outlet during these long summer days.

scented homemade playdoh

This lovely smelling dough is actually quite therapeutic.  Add in a few beads in the dough to help with fine motor skills.  I used to do this when Mason was younger.  It helped with his pincher grasp for writing. Here is my favorite recipe.

Homemade Playdough

Prep Time7 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time17 minutes
Course: Craft
Author: Simply Happenstance

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 3 oz. package Jell-O
  • 1/2 cup salt
  • 3 tablespoons cream of tarter
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 2 cups water

Instructions

  • In a large bowl mix flour, jell-o, salt, cream of tarter together.
  • Add in 2 cups of water.
  • Mix.
  • Add in vegetable oil and mix again until smooth.
  • Pour batter into a skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes until thick and not shiny.
  • Let the the batter cool and pour back into the bowl.
  • Knead dough.
  • Ready to play.

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