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Earth day crayons and playdoh.
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Play Dough Recipe

These Earth Day Activities for Earth crayons and this homemade play dough recipe are fun to make with kids. Great way to reuse old crayons!
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: gift ideas
Servings: 2 cups
Author: Tonia Larson

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 teaspoon cream of tartar
  • Food coloring

Instructions

  • Mix flour, salt, water, canola oil and cream of tartar in a large saucepan.
  • Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until a ball of dough forms.
  • Remove from heat and when the dough is cool enough to touch, knead until smooth.
  • Divide the dough into the number of pieces needed for the desired colors.
  • Add drops of food coloring to the dough and carefully knead until the color is uniform.