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Simple Homemade Play Dough 1

Aromatherapy Play Dough

Laura Ascher
Easy play dough recipe with essential oils. Kids will get the benefits of aromatherapy when playing with this play dough.  
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes

Ingredients
 

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup salt
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil
  • 1 tsp cream of tarter
  • 5-10 drops essential oil
  • food coloring optional

Instructions
 

  • Mix the flour, salt, and cream of tarter together in a sauce pan.
  • Stir in water, vegetable oil, and food coloring if using.
  • Heat the ingredients on low heat stirring often until the dough forms into a ball.
  • Once the dough had reached the consistency of play dough remove from the heat.
  • Allow the mixture to cool and then add essential oils of choice. Kneed the oils into the dough until well combined.
  • Store in airtight container or ziplock bags.

Notes

Our Favorites Essential Oils for Play Dough 
Wild Orange: immune support and cleansing
Lemon: uplifting and energizing
Lime:  cleansing and uplifting
Peppermint: concentration and focus
Lavender: calming and relaxing
Keyword kid craft, play dough, aromatherapy
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I am not a nutritionalist. Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.