Holiday Play Dough

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   In a medium sauce pan, mix dry ingredients, then add liquids.

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   Cook over medium heat until a soft, lumpy ball forms (it happens VERY quickly).

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   Remove from heat; cool for 30 minutes (drape a dish towel over the pot); knead by hand until dough is smooth.

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   Store in an air-tight container OR it can be frozen (and refrozen several times).

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   IDEAS: This dough can also be dried and then painted with tempera paints.

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   ANOTHER IDEA: The food coloring can be left out of the cooking step, and be added in the kneading stage instead (for extra mess and fun!

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   ONE MORE IDEA: Add several drops of vanilla or lemon extract/oil for a nice smell.

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   CLEAN UP IS EASY: Lay some waxed paper on the tabletop.

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    FINISH UP: Varnish or shellac your finished creation to preserve it!

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