Playdough

Until recently I have been hesitant to attempt many art projects with Levi because he eats EVERYthing! My mom mentioned homemade playdough the other day and I thought it was worth a shot since at least it's all edible. I found the recipe below online. It was quick, easy, and has provided hours of entertainment last week, which was much needed since Brendan was out of town. The first night we played with it for almost an hour (its enjoyable for me too)! And 30 minutes twice a day since then. I put it away as soon as we are done in a Tupperware and it is still in great shape, although the three colors have melting into one. It is easy clean up too!

He really was happy playing with it, but would not smile for the camera.

Recipe:

2 c warm water
2 c flour
1 c salt
2 T vegetable oil
1 T cream of tartar
food coloring

1. Place water in sauce pan on low heat. While water is warming mix the dry ingredients together in a bowl and then pour into water. Add oil. Stir constantly until it thickens and pulls away from the sides. If it is sticky cook longer.
2. After cooling, knead until smooth and divide for coloring.
3. Make a divot in the center of the ball and place coloring (about 20 drops for intense color!). Fold over and work in the coloring. Use gloves or plastic wrap to keep hands clean. (Plastic wrap didn't work great, but it was better than nothing).
5. Store in air tight container. If it drys, add a bit of water and knead.