Looking for a super simple playdough recipe without cream of tartar? You just may fall in love with the easy of this homemade playdough!
You all know that we love to be outdoors. So it only seems natural that we create a fun playdough craft from sunscreen, right? When we go camping, sunscreen is one of those items that we literally have an abundance of all the time. I’m blessed with being especially pale all year long and when I burn, I burn. And unlike my husband and daughters, I never tan…ever. I’m literally the same skin color all year long.
So, while I’m a huge fan of wearing sunscreen during outdoor fun, I’m also a big fan of putting that sunscreen to other uses as well. This is how this sunscreen playdough was born! It’s super simple and one playdough recipe without cream of tarter that you can make with ease, even when you’re traveling!
*Note* This playdough is meant to be played with and not ingested. If your child puts things in their mouth or you are worried that they will, this is not the playdough recipe for your household. The sunscreen in this recipe does have the statement that “If product is swallowed, get medical attention or contact poison control center immediately” so please make certain to supervise this product with younger children if you do decide to make it.
Sunscreen Playdough – Playdough Recipe Without Cream of Tartar
Our girls are constantly wanting to make playdough. And honestly, I’m not the best when it comes to making it…I tend to add in too much water and it’s a bit gloopy or I don’t add enough liquid and it’s not moist enough. Thankfully, I found this best playdough recipe!
What is a substitute for cream of tartar?
This recipe doesn’t specifically need cream of tartar because of the ingredients in the sunscreen, but if you ever want to know what you can use for future playdough recipes instead of cream of tartar, here are your options.
- lemon juice
- white vinegar
While you might have to figure out the measurements, it’s a pretty safe bet that you’ll use 1 teaspoon of either option above for every 1/2 teaspoon of cream of tartar in the recipe.
How long does homemade playdough last?
If you store it in an airtight container or bag, it should stay good for a couple of days. You’ll notice that it’s reached its peak when it starts to dry out and crumble.
Ingredients needed for this easy no cook playdough
- 1/2 cup of Sea Star Sparkle eco-friendly sunscreen
- Water; several tablespoons
- Neon Food Coloring
- 1- 1.5 cups of flour
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How to make homemade sunscreen playdough without cream of tartar
Sunscreen Playdough - Playdough Recipe Without Cream of Tartar
This playdough recipe without cream of tartar is simple and easy to do!
Materials
- 1/2 cup of sea star sparkle eco-friendly sunscreen
- Water; several tablespoons
- Neon Food Coloring
- 1- 1.5 cups of flour
Tools
- None Needed
Instructions
Place 2 tablespoons of water and 1 cup of water in a medium mixing bowl.
Add a few drops of food coloring and 1/2 cup of sea star sparkle sunscreen to the flour.
Stir until well combined and the contents begin to clump.
At this point, you will decide if you need to add additional flour. If the mixture feels sticky, add an additional 1/4 cup of flour, and continue to stir.
When the flour has been incorporated, test for stickiness.
Add additional flour if needed
When the playdough is not sticky, it is ready to play with!
Store in an airtight container when not in use.
Notes
THIS SUNSCREEN IS NOT INTENDED FOR CHILDREN WHO PUT THINGS IN THEIR MOUTH. Parental supervision is required at all times.
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