Did you know that the inventor of playdough, Joseph McVicker, actually discovered playdough? He found another use for “Kutol Products wallpaper cleaner”. 10 years after his first sale of Play-Doh in gallon sized cans, he retired a millionare.
As promised, here are a few wonderful, unusual, and even edible playdough recipes.
BEST PLAYDOUGH EVER
2 cups flour
1 cup salt
2 tablespoons alum (in the baking aisle)
2 packets of unsweetened Kool-Aid (whatever color and smell you want)
2 cups boiling water
2 tablespoons cooking oil
Mix dry ingredients together in pot. Add the boiling water and cooking oil. Stir over medium heat until it forms a ball. Let it cool. Keep in airtight container.
OAT PLAYDOUGH (textured)
This play dough is for tactile stimulation. Young children love it. It has a rough texture and is great for exercising hand muscles. You should use this dough the same day you make it, as it will get moldy within a day or two.
2 cups water
1 cup oatmeal
1 cup flour
cinnamon (optional)
Heat water until boiling. Combine boiling water and oatmeal in mixing bowl. Add enough flour to make it dough. Add cinnamon for smell if desired.
CORNSTARCH DOUGH
1/2 cup salt
1/2 cup hot water
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup cornstarch
Mix salt and hot water and boil in pot. Stir cold water and cornstarch in a separate bowl. Add cornstarch mixture to boiling water and stir. Cook over low heat, stirring until “pie dough consistency”. Remove from heat and place dough on board. When cool, knead dough until smooth. Have fun playing!
The texture of this dough is grainy. It will keep for a long time if stored in an airtight container.
NUTTY PUTTY
3 1/2 cups peanut butter (unsweetened, creamy)
4 cups powdered sugar
3 1/2 cups corn syrup or honey
4 cups powdered milk
chocolate chips (optional)
Mix the ingredients. Divide into 15 to 20 portions and refrigerate in plastic bags. After washing their hands, have children mold and shape the dough on waxed paper. Provide chocolate chips to be used as decorations if desired. Play with it and let them eat it!
-posted by Miss Analiisa, who likes to add glitter to her homemade playdough.
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