A silky soft dough that is perfect for quiet play time and is very soothing for all ages. With the addition of colors and scents, you can quickly create a fidget tool that can calm and relax instantly.
Course Craft
Keyword cloud dough, cloud dough recipe, how to make cloud dough, playdough
Sealable Container Silicone Bag or Plastic Zip Bag
Ingredients
2cupscornstarch (plus an additional 1-2 cups)
1cupvegan-friendly hair conditioner(unscented, if possible)
Instructions
In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of corn starch and 1 cup of hair conditioner with a rubber spatula or with your hands.
Knead well until the dough is slightly sticky and damp. Add a few tablespoons of cornstarch to get the perfect consistency. It should be soft, slightly dry to the touch, but also springy and easy to manipulate.
To store, wrap the finished dough in plastic wrap or a damp cloth and store in a sealed container or bag for up to a week or so. Keep in the refrigerator if you would like it to last longer.
Notes
Add 3-6 drops of vegan-friendly food coloring or a teaspoon or so of fruit/spice powders (like beet, turmeric, or pink dragonfruit) to the hair conditioner before adding to the cornstarch. If you’d like smaller amounts of many colors, reduce this recipe by half so you can make multiple colors.
The scent of the conditioner that you use in important in this recipe. If it’s not a fragrance that you absolutely love, try to use an unscented conditioner. See tips in article for more information.