#: 37674 S7/Early Years Primary (CIS:UKEDUCATION)
04-Feb-98 00:	37:00
Sb:	“Play Doughs”
Fm:	Oddly Peculiar Dianna 102346,3172
To:	EY/Primary Teachers
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	Very Smooth Playdough
	2 cups flour
	1 cup salt
	1 tablespoon cream of tartar
	2 tablespoons oil
	1 cup water with food coloring added
METHOD:	Mix all the ingredients and heat ina pan, stirring constantly until
	the dough pulls away from the sides of the pan and forms a lump. Then knead the dough and store it in a plastic bag in the refrigerator until needed.  Note: If you want the playdough to have more “bounce”—add another tablespoon of cream of tartar.
Playdough That Hardens and Can Be Painted
2 cups corn starch
1 cup baking soda
1 cup water with food coloring of choice added
METHOD: Mix all ingredients and cook, stirring constantly until a ball forms.
Knead the dough as it cools (it will have an unusuala and appearling texture).
Sore in a plastic bag in refrigerator until needed.
Bakers Clay—which can be left to harden on its own or baked in an oven
4 cups flour
1 cup salt
1-1/2 cups warm water
METHOD: Mix all ingredients together. Store in an air-tight container.
Modeling Clay (a very soft clay)
1 cup salt
1-1/2 cups flour
1-1/2 cups warm water
2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon food coloring
Mix all ingredients together. Store in an air-tight plastic container until needed.