Dandelion Playdough

This is an easy to make recipe for homemade play dough that uses dandelion flowers for natural coloring!

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Supplies:

• blender
• small bowls
• spoon
• handful of dandelion flowers (trim off stems)
• 1 cup boiling water
• 2 cups flour
• 1/3 cup salt
• 2 Tbsp vegetable oil
• 1-2 Tbsp cream of tartar

Steps:

1. Bring water to a boil and remove from heat. In a blender, mix the hot water and dandelions.



2. Thoroughly blend the flowers and water together. Then transfer the mixture to a bowl.


3. Now add the oil, salt, and cream of tartar. Stir until completely dissolved. (BE WARNED: It is not a pleasant color at this stage!)




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4. Add the flour to the mixture and stir until well combined.



5. Use your hands to continue mixing the dough. If it is still sticky, sprinkle in a little more flour and knead until it's no longer sticky. Enjoy!