2 cups corn starch
1 cup baby lotion
Combine the ingredients together
Separate into small batches and add food colouring and/or essential oils (Optional)
(Please check that the oils you have are safe for your child’s age)
If you are keen to try some natural dyes consider
Orange – add 1/2 tsp or more of paprika + 5 drops of orange essential oil
Purple – red cabbage (simmer 1/2 head red cabbage in a sauce pan with 1/2 cup of water and heat for 10 minutes, let cool and strain) + 5 drops of lavender essential oil
Pink – raspberries (simmer 1/3 cup of frozen raspberries in a sauce pan with 1/3 cup of water and heat for 10 minutes, let cool and strain) + 5 drops of geranium essential oil
Green – add a few drops of matcha green tea powder + 5 drops of peppermint essential oil
Brown – add 1/2 tsp or more of black coffee or tea (cooled) + 5 drops of cinnamon bark essential oil
Yellow – add 1/2 tsp of curry powder or turmeric power +5 drops of lemon essential oil
In order for your play dough to last the longest, store it in a sealed Ziploc bag or air tight container.
Never leave small children unattended when playing with dough. It is NOT EDIBLE