DIY Rainbow Playdough Recipe – Perfect Batch for St. Patrick’s or Spring

Play dough is still one of the most fun things kids can do to get creative and it’s really easy to make at home.

This time we are sharing this easy DIY Rainbow Play Dough Recipe with the brightest colors ever.

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There are many different ways to make play dough, did you know you can even make play dough with Kool Aid? It will smell the sweetest.

If you want the best color possible, the recipe we’re sharing with you today is a must-try. The vibrant colors this recipe produces easily rival store-bought play dough.

And by adding a little (real) biodegradable glitter you take this batch of play dough to an even more magical level.

Homemade Rainbow Play Dough Recipe

What you need:

This ingredient list is for 1 color – multiply quantities for more colors

Rainbow Play Dough Recipe

Start by mixing the dry ingredients including flour, salt, and cream of tartar. Mix well.

Add water and oil.

Add a few drops of food coloring to the mixture. Mix well.

Continue mixing until you get a uniform mixture. If you are not satisfied with the intensity of the color, continue adding food coloring.

Cook over medium heat for a few minutes. Stir constantly until it reaches a play dough consistency.

Remove from heat but be careful as it will still be hot. Set aside to cool.

Once cool, roll into balls and store in a ziplock bag or airtight container until needed (refrigerate).

You have completed your first batch!

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