How to Make Aromatherapy Play Dough

Kids love play-dough… and HEY, even some adults love play-dough! Do you know how to make aromatherapy play dough?

Home made play dough is a simple recipe for a beginner to try, but also fun for those experienced kitchen experts! As the weather gets colder, we love to try new recipes & experiment in the kitchen. Aromatherapy play dough is a quick craft you can make that will last up to 6-8 weeks in the fridge.

Keep scrolling to learn how to make aromatherapy play dough with ingredients you may already have around your home! Most kitchens will have everything you need to get started – but you may want to stock up on food coloring and essential oils to make it a fun and healthy experience for all involved.

This homemade play-dough is made with real food ingredients… and the best part? The kids and grand-kids can all help. This is a great indoor activity for those cooler days approaching. Here at Wellness Lounge, we are always looking for fun activities the whole family will enjoy!

Are you ready to get started? Let’s do this!

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup sea salt
• 2 tbsp. coconut oil
• 2 tbsp. cream of tartar
• 2 cups of water
• Optional:
  • food coloring  
  • essential oils

HOW TO MAKE AROMATHERAPY PLAY DOUGH

This is probably the easiest recipe that you will ever make!

1. Combine all of the above ingredients (except food coloring) into a pot and stir well.
2. Place on a low-medium heat and stir constantly. Don’t stop stirring or your play-dough will be gross LOL… As you stir, you will start to develop a play-dough consistency. You know when the play-dough is ready when it starts to have a slight yellow tint to it.
3. Take the play-dough out of the pan and place onto parchment paper to cool on your counter top. At this point, you can divide the dough into however many colors you are wanting to make. Four is a good number here but you can do more… you just won’t have just as much of each color.
4. Add a touch of food coloring to each ball and let the kids go to town kneading the color into the dough.

Use these easy essential oil recipes to learn how to make aromatherapy play dough!

Let us know how much fun you had making this easy Play Dough! Now, add 6-8 drops of desired essential oils for fun aromatherapy play-dough. The color and essential oils are optional but definitely a great addition. See different options below for play-dough essential oil recipes.

Once the color and oils are absorbed, you can store in 4 oz. glass mason jars. Keep it in the fridge to help it last longer… as long as 6-8 weeks!

Do you have a great indoor activity that helps get you through the cold winter days? We’d love to hear about it! Drop a comment here or message us to share a fun, family activity you love!

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