Make these EASY DIY playdough recipes with supplies from the kitchen and craft store. Each playdough recipe is sure to please your child with sensory play and creative fun!
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Kids love to play with playdough in any form. It’s been a childhood staple for generations but the stuff in the store can get a bit pricey and plain. Luckily, it can be made at home for a fraction of the cost and gives you the freedom to get creative and make some truly awesome batches of playdough that will knock your kid’s socks off! There are so many different possibilities to try including taste-safe playdough, glow-in-the-dark playdough, scented playdough, edible playdough, and more! Check out all these playdough recipes and get playing today!
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The Best Homemade Playdough Recipes
Frosting Playdough
- This cute, easy playdough comes in lots of attractive pastel colors. But what is even more fun is that it looks just and smells like ice cream.
- Make this Recipe: by A Little Pinch of Perfect
Classic Soft Playdough Recipe
- This recipe makes the softest, smoothest, playdough that will last the longest! If you want classic playdough, this is the BEST homemade recipe!
- Make this Recipe: by A Little Pinch of Perfect
Aromatherapy Play Dough
- While some people swear by aromatherapy, and others not so much, It’s always nice when things smell good. This aromatherapy playdough will leave kids having fun and smelling great.
- Make this Recipe: by Skip to My Lou
Gingerbread Playdough Recipe
- And speaking of great smells, there’s nothing quite like gingerbread. This gingerbread playdough recipe smells so much like the real thing, it’s hard to believe.
- Make this Recipe: by by Little Bins for Little Hands
DIY Nutella Edible Playdough
- Let’s face it, kids are going to eat playdough. That’s why the fancy store-bought stuff is non-toxic but if they are going to eat it anyway, why not make some playdough that tastes good? Hazelnut spread makes a great, tasty base.
- Make this Recipe: by Made in a Pinch
Glow in the Dark Playdough
- Now here is a fascinating spin on playdough. Instead of loads of bright colors, this 4-ingredient playdough glows in the dark! Kids will love this unique experience.
- Make this Recipe: by DIY Candy
All Natural Homemade Gluten-Free PlayDoh
- Nowadays you can never be too careful with ingredients and allergies. Luckily, this gluten-free playdough recipe is all the fun, with none of the gluten.
- Make this Recipe: by Strength & Sunshine
Christmas Play Dough – 4 Holiday Scented Recipes
- These playdough options are perfect for the holidays or the middle of the year when you just need a little Christmas in the house. The Christmas scents will make this playdough a hit.
- Make this Recipe: by In the Kids’ Kitchen
Cloud Dough Recipe
- Cloud dough takes the standard playdough formula and lightens things up, literally. This light, fluffy playdough will leave kids feeling like they are playing with a cloud.
- Make this Recipe: By by Messy Little Monster
Bouncing Playdough Recipe
- This bouncing playdough recipe is so much fun. Kids will love the bouncy, silly dough, which can be presented as a science lesson or just for giggles.
- Make this Recipe: by Life with Darcy & Brian
DIY Rainbow Playdough
- Different-colored playdough is half the fun. It’s hard to make much with only one dull color, but this recipe promises the brightest, most colorful playdough ever.
- Make this Recipe: by Easy Peasy and Fun
Apple Pie Scented Playdough
- This scented playdough smells like apple pie, which is simply amazing. But even better, it’s taste safe. This means it won’t hurt kids to taste it, but they won’t want to try it again since it tastes terrible.
- Make this Recipe: by Homan at Home
Jello Playdough Recipe
- This playdough recipe uses Jello powder as a base. This results in lots of bright colors and fun fruity scents for each one.
- Make this Recipe: by The Best Ideas for Kids
Edible Marshmallow Play Dough
- This playdough recipe doesn’t just look like marshmallows or smell like them. It’s actually made of marshmallows. This means that it is safe to eat.
- Make this Recipe: by Mom Wife Busy Life
Edible Unicorn Poop Play Dough
- Here’s another edible playdough recipe that may send some mixed messages. While it is edible, the unicorn poop angle might just convince kids not to give it a taste.
- Make this Recipe: by The Soccer Mom Blog
Super Soft 2-Ingredient Play Dough
- Soft playdough is a whole new sensation for the uninitiated. Besides the new experience, it only takes two ingredients to make!
- Make this Recipe: by Artsy Farty Mama
Edible Playdough
- Here’s another food-safe, soft, fluffy playdough recipe for parents to make for kids. Even better, the whole thing can be ready in less than fifteen minutes.
- Make this Recipe: by Princess Pinky Girl
Taste Safe Peeps Marshmallow Play Dough
- This is maybe the ultimate play dough recipe. It’s made of Peeps, so it smells great, looks great, and even tastes great.
- Make this Recipe: by Kids Craft Room
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