1. Home
  2. Parenting & Family
  3. Toddlers

Natural Colors Playdough

By , About.com Guide

This playdough uses vegetable juices for natural pink, green and orange colors.
Prep Time: :5
Cook Time: :5
Ingredients:
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup salt
  • 1 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 tablespoons cream of tartar
  • beet juice
  • spinach juice
  • carrot juice
Preparation:
Mix the flour, salt and oil.

Slowly add water.

Cook over medium heat until the mixture becomes stiff and doughy.

Turn the dough onto waxed paper and allow to cool.

When the dough is cool, knead with your hands until it becomes the proper consistency or is a little dry.

Divide into three balls and add one type of vegetable juice to each ball until the dough has reached the color you desire.

If dough is sticky, sprinkle flour onto the waxed paper and knead into the dough until the prior consistency is reached.

User Reviews Write Review
Explore Toddlers
About.com Special Features

Holiday Central

What to eat, where to go, fun things to do and how to save money on the perfect gifts. More >

Family Tech Center

Stay connected and entertained with reviews on tips on the latest HDTVs, cellphones and more. More >

  1. Home
  2. Parenting & Family
  3. Toddlers
  4. Play & Learning
  5. Playdough and Craft Recipes
  6. Natural Colors Playdough>

©2009 About.com, a part of The New York Times Company.

All rights reserved.