* Exported from MasterCook * Play Dough #1 Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Non-Food Kids Fun Stuff Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 cups Flour 1 cup Salt 2 cups Water Food coloring 4 teaspoons Cream of Tartar Mix the food coloring into the water and then add the other ingredients. Cook on top of the stove over medium heat until the mixture comes away from the side of the pan. Cool until you can handle it and then knead out the lumps. Cool completely for children to handle. Store tightly covered. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * Exported from MasterCook * Play Dough #2 Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Non-Food Kids Fun Stuff Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 cup Salt 1 1/2 cups Flour 1/2 cup Water 2 tablespoons Oil Food coloring Mix the oil and food coloring into the water. Add the salt and flour. Mix all together, then knead to get out the lumps. Store tightly covered in the refrigerator. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * Exported from MasterCook * Play Dough #3 Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Kids Fun Stuff Non-Food Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 3 cups flour 1/4 cup salt 1 cup water with food coloring 1 tablespoon salad oil Combine all ingredients and mix. Add more flour if too sticky. Add more water if too stiff. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * Exported from MasterCook * Rubbery Playdough Recipe By : Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Non-Food Kids Fun Stuff Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 cups Baking soda 1 1/2 cups Water 1 cup Corn starch 1. Mix with a fork until smooth. 2. Boil over moderater heat until thick (about a minute or so) 3. Spoon onto a plate or waxed paper. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * Exported from MasterCook * Salt Dough Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Crafts Kids Fun Stuff Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 cups flour 1 cup salt 1 cup water Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-10 minutes until satiny smooth; this prevents cracking and uneven baking. After molding, bake @ 300 for 30-40 minutes. Check often. Apply color via a paste food coloring brushed on with egg whites prior to baking for golden brown finish. Spray with a clear sealer (polyethylene or resin-based.) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * Exported from MasterCook * Sand Sculpture Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Crafts Holiday/Gift Ideas Kids Fun Stuff Non-Food Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 cups sand 1 cup cornstarch 1 cup water spoon Mix the sand, cornstarch, and water together in a saucepan. Heat the mixture over low heat and keep stirring; remove from heat when the mixture is thick. Let the mixture cool, then make your sculpture. Allow sculpture to dry and harden. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * Exported from MasterCook * Sidewalk Chalk Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Crafts Kids Fun Stuff Non-Food Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- ***** NONE ***** 2 C. Water, 2 C. plus 2 heaping tablespoons Plaster of Paris 2 Tbl Tempera Paint (Wet or Dry) Toilet Paper Tubes with duct tape over one end ( i prefer to use dixie cups...much less messy) or you can get creative and use muffin tins, cookie cutters, etc. Combine and stir together. Let stand a few minutes. Place tubes on cookie sheet lined with foil or wax paper. Pour mixture into holders, let stand until semi-firm. Remove holders and let dry completely - ready to use in about 1 to 1 ½ hrs. (reminder, never pour plaster down sink) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * Exported from MasterCook * Sidewalk Chalk #2 Recipe By : Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Kids Fun Stuff Non-Food Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 1 cup plaster or paris -- (do not pack) 1/3 to 1/2 cup water -- cool liquid Tempera paints -- any color Pour plaster into a disposable container (i.e. margarine container or large paper cup.) Stir in most of the water. Add 2-3 tablespoons of liquid tempera, mixing well, especially at the bottom. Add a little more water as the mixture thickens. Stir well and pour into containers. Three-ounce paper cups work well. Peel paper off when the chalk is dry. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - * Exported from MasterCook * Silly Putty Recipe By : Serving Size : 6 Preparation Time :0:00 Categories : Non-Food Kids Fun Stuff Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method -------- ------------ -------------------------------- 2 cups White all-purpose glue 1 cup Liqu