Instructions and tips for making the dough yourself. You can easily make your own putty yourself. In addition, the children have a lot of fun and enjoy making the dough themselves. Making the clay is ideal for a rainy afternoon. Because kneading is always a lot of fun for children.
Putty from cornstarch toothpaste
The easiest way to make playdough is to mix together cornstarch and toothpaste. If there is no cornstarch in the house, a normal white sauce binder will do. Simply mix the two ingredients together until dough is formed. Always knead the measurements.
Making the dough from flour
The variant with flour is somewhat reminiscent of salt dough but remains supple for much longer. You need the following ingredients to make the dough yourself:
- 500g flour
- 150g salt
- 500ml boiling water
- 2 tbsp citric acid
- 4-6 tbsp cooking oil
Simply mix the flour and salt with the citric acid well. In addition, mix the hot water with the cooking oil. Now slowly mix both mixtures together and knead well. The putty is ready after it has cooled down. If you add a little more oil to the water, the dough will end up being smoother. The finished dough will keep for up to half a year if you pack it airtight.
