Designing with dough

Add to My Folder

By Lynne Garnerfreelance educational and craft writer

Dough is an ideal medium for creating 3D projects. The ingredients are simple to obtain, inexpensive and safe to use


Photo © Lynne Garner


Basic dough recipe

You will need:

  • 6 cups plain white flour
  • 6 cups fine table salt
  • 3 cups warm water
  • 6 tbsp cooking oil
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Wooden spoon

What to do:

  1. Mix together the salt and flour in the bowl.
  2. Make a well in the middle of the flour and add the cooking oil.
  3. Slowly add the water, stirring all the time until you have a soft, pliable dough.
Member-only content

Scholastic Resource Bank: Early Years - join today!

  • Over 2,000 EYFS resources, activity ideas and games
  • Perfect for anyone working or playing with children from 0 to 5 years old
  • Unlimited access from just £1.25 per month
Join now

Reviews

This item has 3 stars of a maximum 5

Rated 3/5 from 2 ratings

You need to be signed in to place a review.