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Tempera Playdough

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This playdough uses powdered tempera to make brightly colored dough.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
  • 4 cups flour
  • 1/4 cup powdered tempera paint
  • 1/4 cup salt
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon oil
Preparation:

Mix together flour, tempera and salt.

Mix water and oil in a separate bowl.

Gradually stir the water and oil mix into the flour mix.

As you add the liquid, knead the mix.

If too dry, add more water. If too sticky, add more flour.

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