Here at CCAS, we have always highlighted the fact that most of us have kids and the need to teach our kids that crafts can be fun!

So today, we’re highlighting a fun favourite…. PLAY DOUGH.

I found this tutorial in our CCAS Resources section.

Recipe:

• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup salt
• 3/4 cup water
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• food colouring (optional)
• glitter (optional)

Mix together flour, salt, water and oil in a large bowl.

Using your hands (not a beater), mix together the dough until it starts to turn into a dough ball.

Separate into smaller batches in order to create different colours.

Add food colouring and glitter to create a fun dough.

Using a roller and cookie cutters, or your fists on a board, create your masterpieces.

Put aside to dry.

There are many ways to dry your creations.

You can leave them out in the air in a room with good warm air circulation if you don’t mind waiting 7-10 days for your pieces to dry.

You can dry your pieces in the oven after a brief rest in warmly circulated air. After the pieces are partially dried, place the items into a oven at 50 degrees F for about a half an hour. If the pieces are still moist, increase the temp to 100 degrees F for an additional half an hour and remove to the counter.

Where possible, it is best to not move the piece back and forth from the oven as the change in air temperature can lead to cracking of the dough.

The last option is the fastest. Place your creation in a 200 degree F oven and bake for about 10 minutes.

Be sure to keep the temperature of the oven low to avoid the clay browning.

Once completely dry, you can paint the pieces.

Have a great Thursday!

Tags: kids projects, tutorial

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