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I'm feeling smug - I made playdough today

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dinny · 07/03/2006 21:00

And it's fab - MUCH better than shop-bought stuff, of course Wink

Feeling very virtuous now.

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kid · 07/03/2006 21:29

Thats on my 'to do' list for the kids. (Its too messy though)

Surfermum · 07/03/2006 21:32

You're right it is better than shop stuff and it doesn't matter if they eat it. My last lot went mouldy - the playdough expert at playgroupd said it was probably not cold when I put it away.

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dinny · 07/03/2006 21:33

it was sooooo easy and tidy. apparently the secret ingredient is cream of tartare.

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handlemecarefully · 07/03/2006 21:39

Well done! - but life is too short IMO! Wink

Mercy · 07/03/2006 21:48

It only takes 5-10 mins and lasts a lot longer than ready made stuff

handlemecarefully · 07/03/2006 21:51

I've made it before...(long time ago, trying to remember)...but there is still the pan and utensils to wash...My burden of domestic drudgery is enough I think, without adding to it Wink

treacletart · 07/03/2006 21:53

recipe dinny please? I tried last week and it was a dis as ter!

WharfRat · 07/03/2006 21:53

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Mercy · 07/03/2006 21:54

True, it does tend to stick to the saucepan rather well

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dinny · 07/03/2006 21:54

wierdly, the pan went all clean as I was making it. obviously I gave it a rinse afterwrads but.... Wink

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WharfRat · 07/03/2006 21:55

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dinny · 07/03/2006 21:55

dh is soooo impressed - and he's not easily impressed neither. It's a huge hulk of addictively squishy red dough... mmmm.

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bigbaubleeyes · 07/03/2006 21:56

Recipe recipe recipe please ?????

handlemecarefully · 07/03/2006 21:56

Umm wharfrat - not quite convinced. However, I do like the potential to include glitter in home made play dough....sparkly play dough is the business.

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handlemecarefully · 07/03/2006 21:57

Oh bloody hell, I can't believe I'm weakening and considering making some play dough....

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dinny · 07/03/2006 21:58

here's the recipe I used:

1/2 cup salt
1 cup flour
1 tbsp cream of tartar
1 tbsp oil
1/2 cup water
food colouring

combine ingredients in pan. Heat gently, stirring all the time until reaches desired consistency.
Take off heat and cool.

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SaraLee · 07/03/2006 21:58

Ohhh yes, recipe please!

treacletart · 07/03/2006 21:59

wel thats what we'll be doing tomorrow - cheers dinny!

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dinny · 07/03/2006 21:59

honestly, ask Lockets, I am not usually a playdough-making-type person. BUT, friend of mine convinced me to do it as A. is worthy, B cheap and C. MUCH better than shop stuff as you only have one colour (well, I do) that doesn't run and make universal sludge.

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Surfermum · 07/03/2006 22:00

And don't come on mumsnet while it's cooking. I burnt the last lot I made Blush.

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handlemecarefully · 07/03/2006 22:04

OK....do you think it would work to include lavender essential oil in the play dough (serious question - honestly!!!)

wheresmyfroggy · 07/03/2006 22:05

Yes you are dinny, you're the biggest playdough making type person i know, there's always tonnes of the stuff everywhere when we come to see you Wink

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