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Simple Homemade Play Dough 1

Aromatherapy PlayDough

Laura Ascher
Easy playdough recipe with essential oils. Kids will get the benefits of aromatherapy when playing with this playdough.  
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup salt
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp cream of tarter
  • 5-10 drops essential oil
  • food coloring optional

Instructions
 

  • Mix the flour, salt, and cream of tartar together in a saucepan.
  • Stir in water, vegetable oil, and if using food coloring, add that in too.
  • Heat the ingredients on low heat, stirring often until the dough forms into a ball.
  • Once the dough had reached the consistency of play dough, remove from the heat.
  • Allow the mixture to cool and then add essential oils of choice. Knead the oils into the dough until well combined.
  • Store in an airtight container or ziplock bags.

Notes

Our Favorites Essential Oils for Play Dough 
Wild Orange: immune support and cleansing
Lemon: uplifting and energizing
Lime: cleansing and uplifting
Peppermint: concentration and focus
Lavender: calming and relaxing
Keyword play dough, aromatherapy, kid craft
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I am not a nutritionalist. Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.