Doh-de-Doh-de-Doh

My friend Tina, a preschool teacher (and mother of three under 12) has shared a few DIY craft recipes with me. I thought I'd pass along the homemade PlayDoh. Harry and I made it a few weeks back. I keep it in a Tupperware container and it's still fresh (and the bulk is about ten times more than what you get in those official PlayDoh tins.)

After deciding it didn't taste so hot, Harry has taken to making blue "cookies" and "cuppies" for his teddy bear tea parties. I gotta say, the tea parties were a lot more fun with Lucy in tow. But I think I'm a suitable fill-in.

Materials Needed:

* 1 Cup Flour
* 1/2 Cup Salt
* 2 Tbsp Oil
* 2 Tsp Cream of Tartar
* 1 Cup Water
* Food Coloring

Heat the oil in a pot. Remove from heat and stir in all other ingredients (use food coloring if desired). Continue to cook over low heat until mixture is firm, about 4-5 minutes. Remove from heat, set clay mixture on wax paper, and let cool.