Never Buy Play Dough Again! 16 Fun Ways to Make It Yourself

Updated on 2/28/2015 at 12:04 PM

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

Scented Play Dough

Kick it up a notch with this scented play dough. Photo: Sarah Lipoff

Lavender-Infused Play Dough

Crafting never felt more calming than with this lavender-infused play dough. Source: The Imagination Tree