We love to make homemade play dough in our house, but have you ever wondered how to make white play dough? Normally, homemade play dough is a tan color, and you would use food coloring to change the color. So, how do you make it white? Well, I’m going to share my little secret….. white paint.
HOMEMADE WHITE PLAY DOUGH RECIPE
INGREDIENTS
1 cup Flour
1/2 cup Salt
2 teaspoons Cream of Tartar
1 tablespoon Vegetable Oil (or another neutral cooking oil)
1 cup Water
White Non-Toxic Paint (I used Crayola paint)
DIRECTIONS
1. Mix flour, salt and cream of tartar in a pot.
2. Add vegetable oil and water to mixture and stir until combined.
3. Add white paint until desired color. Stir until combined.
4. Cook over medium heat, stirring until the play dough starts to take shape and loses its stickiness.
Just a reminder that an adult should use the stove to cook the play dough.
5. Remove play dough from pot and leave on counter until cool enough to handle.
6. Once you are able to handle the play dough, knead the dough for a few minutes to improve its texture. Let it cool completely before using.
I recommend storing the play dough in an air tight container either at room temperature or in the fridge. It should last for a few weeks to months, if stored properly.
White playdough is great for winter sensory play, such as artic habitats, building snowmen, snowflakes, starry sky, etc. One of our favorite ways to use white play dough is for snowmen as you can see in our blog post: DIY Frosty Snowman Play Dough Tray. How would you use white play dough for your sensory play with your children? I would love to hear.
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