Homemade Play Dough

This homemade play dough is simple to make, cheap, and far better than the store bought variety. It is completely nontoxic, doesn't crumble, and has no smell whatsoever. With about ten minutes and some ingredients you probably already have, you too can make this awesome play dough. Here's what you'll need:

• 1 cup all purpose flour
• 1/2 cup table salt
• 2 tablespoons cream of tartar
• 1 tablespoon of vegetable or canola oil
• 1 cup water
• food coloring

In a cold saucepan, combine the flour, salt, and cream of tartar, whisk in water and oil. Place saucepan on burner over medium heat. Stir constantly using a rubber spatula. Make sure you scrape the sides and bottom of the pan with every stir. Once it becomes one large clump and you are unable to stir it any longer (this only takes a couple minutes), remove it from heat and place the dough on your counter. Allow to cool for a few minutes then knead the dough for approximately 5 minutes. Add in food coloring as you knead.

Store play dough in a plastic container with a lid or in a ziplock bag.