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As a momma to six kids, one of my tricks to having a successful summer is to have options for my kids. Not just a few options. A large, long list of options. If my kids are bored, they get into trouble. So to combat such situations, I have a long list of activities for them when boredom sets in and then the Jones household can remain at a somewhat tolerable level of craziness.
I have made many different types of play dough, including a classic play dough and a foam dough. This recipe for Silky Soft Play Dough turns out exactly like the title describes: silky and soft! We used a cheap strawberry conditioner, which made this dough smell good enough to eat. It isn’t extremely stiff either, which makes it so fun to squoosh and squeeze through your fingers. (Is squoosh even a real word??)
Silk Soft Play Dough
1 C hair conditioner – the cheaper, the better!
2 1/2 C corn starch
1. In a large bowl, combine both ingredients until a dough forms then turn out the dough onto the counter dusted with corn starch. Knead the dough, adding any additional corn starch as needed. Store in an airtight bag or container.
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Carole, I love summer break, too. And, this is going to be fun to do with my 7 yr old, pinning!
Gloria thanks so much! We will let Carole know and thanks for pinning!
Hi Carole and MFP sisters – I can totally see this being one of those… “Mom, I’m bored!” summer crafts. Thanks so much for joining Fluster’s #CreativeMuster party. It was a lot of fun to co-host! Hugs, Holly
Thanks Holly.
Hi! I’m babysitting some girls a lot this summer and this seems like the perfect craft! My questions is, can you add a few drops of food coloring? Please answer soon, Thanks!
Absolutely!
just use different colored hair conditioner – won’t need food color
Great idea!
Question! I made this, but it just kept breaking apart. Should I add more cornstarch?
Actually, it sounds like you need more conditioner. Hope it helps!
Any idea on how long this dough will remain usable? Does it tend to dry out?
Hi Dorthy! It should last a couple of weeks but if it starts to dry, just add a little more conditioner. Thanks so much for stopping by! Deb
Not to be a “Debbie-downer”- but this warning should be out there. THIS PROJECT- “SILKY DOUGH” SHOULD BE FOR OUTDOOR USE ONLY!!!! I’m a stay at home mom of 3- I’ve done play dough, slime, gak, shaving cream, ooze- you name it, we’ve done it- but this is by far the messiest to clean up! Maybe it’s my OCD with the crumbs and all that, but- man! Lots of clean up with the starch having the oils in it from conditioner- wood floor slick for a good day!
Thanks for the heads up Kerry! So sorry about your floor!
I loved this. Did it at our timeshare with the grand kids. It was a little messy but clean up was great. The kids loved the smell and I want to do more colors next time. Loved the soft feeling. Just had to watch that the little ones didn’t eat it – lol.
Oh no! I sure hope none of your little ones ate it! My grandsons will be here in two weeks an we are going to do this.