Learn how to make Homemade Playdough Recipes that your kids will go crazy over. It is so easy and you can make scented, edible, glitter and more varieties of playdough at home!

Here are 26 easy homemade playdough recipes that you can make with the kids. Find playdough recipes for scented, edible, glitter and more that are so quick. #onecrazymom #playdoughrecipes

My kids love playdough. We started making homemade playdough and it’s so much fun and really easy. Our family makes play dough together all the time, so I wanted to give you some quick and easy homemade playdough recipes.

It’s a great indoor activity when it’s hot outside or raining. We also love to make this Rainbow Tissue Paper Craft and Salt Painting for Kids.

Why We Love This

With so many awesome recipes to try, you will have tons of fun. The recipes are so easy to make that even the kids can help make them.

We have created a nice roundup of some fun DIY play doh of all kinds. We have a no cook recipe for play doh, edible play doh, kool-aid play-doh, and even some playdough you can make in just 4 minutes.

There is something for everyone so be sure to check out this huge list. You may want to pin it for later so you will have lots of ideas for rainy days.

So next time your kids complain of being bored, try one of these fun homemade playdough recipes!

1. Homemade Playdough

This playdough is so easy with simple instructions that you can make a double batch!

Homemade Playdough
With just a few pantry staples, you can create soft, colorful dough that’s safe and lasts for weeks.
Homemade Playdough

2. Snow Dough

The soft mixture is easy to stir with just 2 ingredients and so fun to play with.

It’s so soft and silky and can be molded loosely into shapes. Best of all, it can be made with just 2 ingredients!
See the Recipe

3. Fall Playdough

With a few drops of food color, Fall Playdough is so pretty and it’s a blast to make.

Fall Playdough
Play with the scent of caramel, cinnamon, pumpkin pie and vanilla by making Fall Scented Homemade Playdough! 
Fall Playdough

4. Glitter Playdough

The layers of glitter playdough provide so much fun. My kids love to use play pots and pans with this rainbow playdough.

Glitter Rainbow Playdough
Layers of glitter playdough make a fun rainbow and provide hours of fun.
Glitter Rainbow Playdough

5. Dinosaur Fossil Play Dough

You will love the consistency of this fossil play dough. It’s perfect for dino fans.

Dinosaur Fossil Play Dough
You can make your own dinosaur fossil play dough, perfect for pairing up with your child’s dinosaur figurines.
Dinosaur Fossil Play Dough

6. Homemade Playdough

If you are looking for a recipe without cream of tartar, give this fun recipe a try.

Playdough Without Cream of Tartar
This easy homemade playdough recipe is the best! Perfect for cutting into shapes with cookie cutters and can be played with again and again. 
Playdough Without Cream of Tartar

7. Mint Scented Play Dough

The scent of mint is infused in this play dough, and it couldn’t be easier to make. Make sure to store inside airtight containers.

Mint Playdough
Try this playdough with mint for a refreshing scent.
Mint Playdough

8. Chocolate Playdough

If you are a preschool teacher, you will love this no cook recipe for a cool classroom activity.

Chocolate Play Dough
This easy no cook recipe will be a hit with the kids and it's so much fun to make.
Chocolate Play Dough

9. Hot Chocolate Playdough

With a handful of playdough ingredients, this is so easy to make and looks adorable with the marshmallows on top.

Hot Chocolate Play Dough
Enjoy this year-round or use it to celebrate the snow. Its great anytime!
Hot Chocolate Play Dough

10. Glow In The Dark Playdough

This is the best homemade playdough and so cool. Kids will love how it glows and no blacklight needed.

Glow in the Dark Playdough
You don't need a black light
Glow in the Dark Playdough

11. Gingerbread Playdough

This homemade play dough recipe smells delicious and kids can make a ton of shapes.

How to Make Gingerbread Playdough
This playdough smells amazing, and kids will have a blast creating shapes.
How to Make Gingerbread Playdough

12. Batman Playdough Recipe Tutorial

If your kids love Batman, this is a must try. Store inside an air tight container so you can play with it longer.

Playdough Batman Lego Tutorial
Batman fans will go crazy over this fun and easy tutorial.
Playdough Batman Lego Tutorial

13. Apple Playdough

Scented playdough is so much fun and the apple shape makes it even cuter.

Apple Play Dough
With a few simple supplies, you can make this fun apple scented and shaped playdough.
Apple Play Dough

14. Best Ever No Cook Playdough Recipe

You only need 4 minutes to whip up a batch of no cook playdough.

No Cook Playdough
This no cook playdough can be ready in 4 minutes for so much fun.
No Cook Playdough

15. Lavender Playdough

Everyone can use a little bit of calming in their lives. This playdough is infused with lavender and so pretty.

Calming Lavendar Playdough
Homemade Playdough infused with lavender provides a calming effect and it's very easy to make.
Calming Lavendar Playdough

16. Ice Cream Play Dough Recipe

Not only is this edible but it’s so much fun to play with and really looks like ice cream.

Ice Cream Playdough
This fun playdough is edible and absolutely adorable! It looks like ice cream and the texture is perfect!
Ice Cream Playdough

17. Edible Scented Salt Free Rainbow Playdough

The blend of colors makes this even more fun. It’s scented and salt free.

Edible Scented Rainbow Playdough
The assortment of colors is so pretty. It's also edible, scented and salt free.
Edible Scented Rainbow Playdough

18. Marshmallow Playdough

You will love this original recipe for edible playdough with marshmallows. It also smells great.

Marshmallow Edible Playdough
Marshmallow Playdough doesn't take long to make, smells great and it's edible.
Marshmallow Edible Playdough

19. Summery Lemon Playdough

The fresh smell of lemon is perfect in this recipe. It does not call for all purpose flour and uses corn flour instead.

Lemon Playdough
This is such a soft, luscious, squishy Playdough! It smells so divine with the lemon and this is a NO COOK recipe!
Lemon Playdough

20. Calming Homemade Playdough

Help kids relax with this calming playdough. It is so pretty with a little gel food coloring.

Calming Essential Oil Scented Playdough
Made with lavender essential oil, this quick and easy play dough recipe can help worked-up kids relax, all while they have fun too.
Calming Essential Oil Scented Playdough

21. Mud Like Coffee Playdough

You only need a few ingredients to make coffee playdough, and it looks like mud. It’s so awesome for indoor un.

Coffee Playdough
This homemade playdough is easy to make with a few simple ingredients and great for toddlers, preschoolers and older kids love to play with this sensory toy.
Coffee Playdough

22. Sensory Dough

With only 2 ingredients, it is effortless to make and ideal for those with sensitive skin.

Sensory Dough
If you have sensitive skin, you will love this 2-ingredient sensory dough for a fun alternative.
Sensory Dough

23. Easy Playdough Recipes

Choose from an assortment of recipes that include various ingredients and supplies. You will surely find the perfect one for you!

Easy Playdough Recipes
Choose from an assortment of playdough recipes for tons of fun.
Easy Playdough Recipes

24. Natural Playdough with Flower Confetti

The flower confetti in this natural playdough is such a fun element. It’s absolutely gorgeous.

Natural Play Dough
Natural play dough recipe will provide hours of fun and entertainment for kids!
Natural Play Dough

25. Playdough Recipe

With a few supplies and cookie cutters, kids will spend hours making gingerbread men complete with buttons.

Gingerbread Playdough Recipe
Enjoy a spiced version of playdough for hours of sensory play.
Gingerbread Playdough Recipe

26. Easy Play Dough Recipe

If you want a basic recipe to make play dough, this is the one. It is easy and fun without any fuss.

Easy Homemade Playdough Easy Homemade Playdough

Frequently Asked Questions

How to store your easy homemade playdough?

I love these food storage containers. Sure, they are originally for food, but they are the perfect size for homemade playdough and they are air right.

Plus, they are plastic and can easily be opened making them perfect for kids to use. You can also use a ziploc bag.

What type of ingredients for homemade playdough do you need?

A common ingredient for homemade playdough is cream of tartar.  Other ingredients include flour, salt, oil and more!

Some recipes call for boiling water and essential oils are always a fun option. Or you can add the food coloring to the playdough if you prefer.

Each of these recipes are different and the ingredients vary.

Can you make playdough without cream of tartar?

While many recipes for playdough call for cream of tartar, there are several that do not. If you don’t have this ingredient on hand, it is ok!

You can still make playdough with the recipes that do not call for it.

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