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!
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.
Table of contents
- Why We Love This
- 1. Homemade Playdough
- 2. Snow Dough
- 3. Fall Playdough
- 4. Glitter Playdough
- 5. Dinosaur Fossil Play Dough
- 6. Homemade Playdough
- 7. Mint Scented Play Dough
- 8. Chocolate Playdough
- 9. Hot Chocolate Playdough
- 10. Glow In The Dark Playdough
- 11. Gingerbread Playdough
- 12. Batman Playdough Recipe Tutorial
- 13. Apple Playdough
- 14. Best Ever No Cook Playdough Recipe
- 15. Lavender Playdough
- 16. Ice Cream Play Dough Recipe
- 17. Edible Scented Salt Free Rainbow Playdough
- 18. Marshmallow Playdough
- 19. Summery Lemon Playdough
- 20. Calming Homemade Playdough
- 21. Mud Like Coffee Playdough
- 22. Sensory Dough
- 23. Easy Playdough Recipes
- 24. Natural Playdough with Flower Confetti
- 25. Playdough Recipe
- 26. Easy Play Dough Recipe
- Frequently Asked Questions
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!
2. Snow Dough
The soft mixture is easy to stir with just 2 ingredients and so fun to play with.
3. Fall Playdough
With a few drops of food color, Fall Playdough is so pretty and it’s a blast to make.
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.
5. Dinosaur Fossil Play Dough
You will love the consistency of this fossil play dough. It’s perfect for dino fans.
6. Homemade Playdough
If you are looking for a recipe without cream of tartar, give this fun recipe a try.
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.
8. Chocolate Playdough
If you are a preschool teacher, you will love this no cook recipe for a cool classroom activity.
9. Hot Chocolate Playdough
With a handful of playdough ingredients, this is so easy to make and looks adorable with the marshmallows on top.
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.
11. Gingerbread Playdough
This homemade play dough recipe smells delicious and kids can make a ton of shapes.
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.
13. Apple Playdough
Scented playdough is so much fun and the apple shape makes it even cuter.
14. Best Ever No Cook Playdough Recipe
You only need 4 minutes to whip up a batch of 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.
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.
17. Edible Scented Salt Free Rainbow Playdough
The blend of colors makes this even more fun. It’s scented and salt free.
18. Marshmallow Playdough
You will love this original recipe for edible playdough with marshmallows. It also smells great.
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.
20. Calming Homemade Playdough
Help kids relax with this calming playdough. It is so pretty with a little gel food coloring.
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.
22. Sensory Dough
With only 2 ingredients, it is effortless to make and ideal for those with sensitive skin.
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!
24. Natural Playdough with Flower Confetti
The flower confetti in this natural playdough is such a fun element. It’s absolutely gorgeous.
25. Playdough Recipe
With a few supplies and cookie cutters, kids will spend hours making gingerbread men complete with buttons.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
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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Which recipe do you think is the best playdough recipe? Leave a comment and let us know!
