Never Buy Play Dough Again! 16 Fun Ways to Make It Yourself
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Not only does play dough help build muscles and fine motor skills, but it's also a snowy/rainy day savior (especially because it's loved by kids of all ages). The doughy stuff need not be store bought, though — the options are endless when cooking it up at home, and it's actually pretty fun to make. Kids are going to have a blast trying out different variations, so we've rounded up some of our favorite recipes that you'll definitely want to check out below. Source: Artsy Fartsy Mama
All-Natural Play Dough
Vegetables and spices give this all-natural play dough its vivid color. Source: Little Coffee Beans
Glitter Play Dough
Glitter makes everything better, so we're loving this recipe for sparkly play dough. Source: The Creative Mama
Basic Play Dough
Every mama needs a play dough recipe in her arsenal for rainy days, and this basic version is just that. Source: Artsy Fartsy Mama
Microwave Play Dough
Ditch the stove top with a supereasy one-pot microwave play dough. Source: Mummy Smiles
Gluten-Free Play Dough
Never fear, there's even a gluten-free play dough you can make at home. Source: Lexie's Kitchen
Glow-in-the-Dark Play Dough
Crafting doesn't need to stop when the sun goes down — glow-in-the-dark play dough might just be the coolest thing ever. Source: Tinkerlab
Mud Play Dough
Boys and girls are going to love playing in the dirt at home with mud play dough. Source: It's Gravy Baby
Supersoft Play Dough
Not only is this no-cook play dough supersoft, but it also requires only two ingredients. Source: Kids Activities Blog
Rose Petal Play Dough
For the ultimate in sensory play, try out this recipe for rose petal play dough. Source: Blog Me Mom
Ice Cream Play Dough
Ice cream play dough is perfect for budding imaginations! Source: Mama. Papa. Bubba.
Erupting Play Dough
Kids are really going to love this baking-soda-based erupting play dough — drop a ball in vinegar to give them a real thrill! Source: Housing a Forest
Jell-O Play Dough
The not-so-secret ingredient in this colorful and scented play dough recipe is Jell-O. Source: Our Little Coop
Peanut Butter Play Dough
This truly edible peanut butter and marshmallow play dough makes a fun snack when all the play is done. Source: Kids Activities Blog
Nutella Play Dough
Kneading and smashing never smelled as good as with this Nutella play dough. FYI: it's not so tasty to eat! Source: Kitchen Corners
Lavender-Infused Play Dough
Crafting never felt more calming than with this lavender-infused play dough. Source: The Imagination Tree