DIY: Playdough
/We don’t often post about waste free ideas when it comes to kids as we don’t have first hand experience but having spent two weeks with Jacks nephew we learnt about home made playdough from Jacks sister that’s super easy to make, great to play with and the best part is you can make it pretty much waste and plastic free and it can go on the compost when you’re finished with it!
To make 1 ball you’ll need:
8 tbsp plain flour
2 tbsp table salt
60ml warm water
food colouring of choice, natural or shop bought (harder to get plastic packaging free)
1 tbsp vegetable oil
To make:
1. Mix flour and salt together in a large bowl. In a jug mix together the water, a few drops of food colouring and the oil.
2. Pour the coloured water into the flour mix and work together. If mixture seems wet or dry add flour or water as needed.
3. On a floured surface knead the mixture together for a few minutes to form a smooth, pliable dough.
4. Play time!
4. Store in an air tight container to keep it fresh.
A couple of our lovely customers sent in gluten-free alternative recipes:
