Easy Play Clay

May 26, 2023May 26, 20230 9

An easy recipe for making clay at home

by The Chefin Craft

Prep

10 min

Cook

N/A

Ready In

10 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 cup all-purpose flour
	1/2 cup salt
	1/2 cup very warm water

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

N/A

Calories

N/A

Sugar

N/A

Fat

N/A

Easy Play Clay is a simple and fun way to entertain kids for hours. This recipe uses basic household ingredients to make a colorful, moldable clay that can be used for a variety of projects and activities. Children of all ages can enjoy creating sculptures, sensory balls, and even jewelry with this play dough. Although it is not edible, this homemade clay is safe to handle and perfect for encouraging creativity and sensory development in young children.

Instructions

1.	In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt.
2.	Gradually add warm water to the mixture and stir until it forms a dough.
3.	Turn out the clay dough onto a clean, flat surface and knead for 5-10 minutes.
4.	If the dough is too dry, add more water, a tablespoon at a time.
5.	Once the dough is well-kneaded, it should be smooth and easy to manipulate.
6.	Store unused clay in an airtight container at room temperature.

PROS

This play clay is easy and inexpensive to make at home.

It is a fun and creative activity for kids that encourages sensory development and improves fine motor skills.

CONS

Play clay can be messy and may leave stains on clothing or surfaces.

This recipe is not edible and should not be ingested or used near the mouth.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this play clay is not meant for consumption, it offers several developmental benefits for children.
Playing with clay can improve hand-eye coordination, promote creativity, and provide a sensory experience that can be therapeutic and calming.