Krafty Kidz - Part 1

Homemade Playdough

Place 2 1/4 cups plain flour and 1 cup salt into a bowl. Combine 1/4 cup oil with 1 cup water, pour into the flour and mix well. Knead until smooth. Divide into portions and tint different colours with food colouring. Keep sealed in a jar and refrigerate when not in use.


Playdough

3 cups plain flour
1 1/2 cups salt
3 cups water
3 Tablespoon cream of Tartar
3 Tablespoons cooking oil

Mix all ingredients in saucepan, cook, stirring til mixture thickens.

When it can be squashed without it sticking to hands it is ready to use.

Food colouring may be added.

Store in airtight containers.

Slime

1 cup PVA glue
1 cup water
3 - 4 capfuls food colouring
4 level teaspoons Harpers Borax
1/2 cup hot water
Mixing bowl
Empty jar

In your bowl combine the PVA glue, cup of water and food colouring and mix togethr thoroughly.
In your empty jar mix the borax and hot water by placing on the lid and shaking til mixture is well combined.

Add the borax mixture to the glue mixture in your bowl. You will obtain a very hick clump of slime where the two mix. Simply knead and mix the ingredients with your hands until you have a smooth and elastic type mixture.