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Homemade Playdough

Ages 28~15 minindoorsensorycreativemessy

Mix 1 cup flour, half cup salt, 2 tsp cream of tartar, 1 cup boiling water, 1 tbsp oil.

Add food colouring if you have it.

Takes 10 minutes and lasts weeks in a container.

What you'll need

You'll need: flour, salt, cream of tartar, oil, food colouring (optional).

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