play doh

anyone know a good recipe that isnt so full of salt, and that is safe for the kidlets to eat.

oh and a recipe for gloop, and maybe toxic free finger pains?

that one has salt tho - most do you will find...but i found these...

SAND PLAY DOH: (textured play doh!)
1 cup sand
1/2 cup cornstarch
3/4 cup water

Mix ingredients in saucepan and cook until thick. Allow to cool, knead and allow to harden enough for use.

SAND MODELING DOUGH: (textured play doh!)
1 cup sand
1/2 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon Alum
3/4 cup hot water
food coloring if desired

Mix sand, cornstarch and Alum in bowl. Add hot water and stir vigorously. Add food coloring if desired. Cook over medium heat until thick. Let dough cool. Mold into desired shapes and let dry in the sun for several days. Store any leftover dough in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

OAT PLAY DOH: (textured!)
Note: This play doh is for tactile stimulation. Young children love it. It has a rough texture and is great for exercising hand muscles. You should use this dough the same day you make it, as it will get moldy within a day or two.

2 cups water
1 cup oatmeal
1 cup flour
cinnamon (optional)

Heat water until boiling. Combine boiling water and oatmeal in mixing bowl. Add enough flour to make it dough. Add cinnamon for smell if desired.

oh and heres some more...

FUN CLAY:
1 cup cornstarch
2 cups salt
1 1/3 cups cold water
paint

Put salt and 2/3 cup water in a pot and bring to a boil. Mix cornstarch and remaining 2/3 cup water in separate bowl and stir well. Add salt mixture to cornstarch mixture in bowl. Knead dough. Model or mold dough and let it dry for several hours. Paint when dry if desired. Keep unused clay in airtight container or ziploc in refrigerator.





MODELING CLAY:
1 box baking soda (16 oz.)
1 cup cornstarch
1 1/4 cups cold water
food coloring, if desired
microwave


In a large mixing bowl, combine baking soda and cornstarch. In a two cup measuring cup, combine water and food coloring. Pour colored water over baking soda mixture. Stir until smooth. Microwave on high for 4 to 8 minutes, stirring after every minute until mixture is firm. Cover with a damp towel until cool. Knead until smooth. Store in airtight containers or ziploc bags.

SHAMPOO DOUGH:
3/4 cup flour
1/3 cup white glue
1/4 cup thick shampoo

Mix all ingredients in a bowl. Knead dough. Add more flour as needed for right consistency. Model or roll and cut as desired. Let air dry. Paint as desired.

Warning: Could be toxic if ingested

PLAY CLAY:

1 cup baking soda
1/2 cup cornstarch
2/3 cup warm water
food coloring or poster paints
shellac or clear nail polish


Mix baking soda and cornstarch in saucepan. Add water and stir until smooth. Cook over medium heat, boil and stir until "mashed potato consistency". Pour onto board to cool. Knead when cool. For color, knead food coloring into clay (after cooled) until blended, or paint after finished molding. When your shapes are dry, you can brush with shellac or clear nail polish.

Notes:
hardens quickly
will store in airtight container for several weeks

Good recipe for playdough!!