Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Mini Project numero UNO! making play doh!



photo credit: Karissa Lobos

Ingredients
2-3 cups Flour

1 and 1/2 cups Salt

2-3 cups Water

2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil

1 tablespoons Cream of tartar

few drops Food coloring few drops( i chosed pink ;o)

Directions/procedure:

Mix ALL of the ingredients in a large saucepan.
Cook over medium low heat, until the dough comes away from the edges of the pan and it becomes difficult to move the spoon.
Remove from heat. Let it cool down and then it can be handled.
Place on counter or wax paper knead 3-4 times.
if its still mushy and still sticks on your hand add some more flour and salt and mix it
Store in an air tight container.


NOW THE CIENCA part!


When we are making the playdoh, it's hot, so when we touch it, it's all squishy and very flexible. But, if we leave it out and let it cool, the molecules packs up and then it hardens, so when we touch it, it is hard. The heat releases when the temperature cools down