Rainbow Glow Moon Dough
Create a vibrant and glow-in-the-dark sensory dough that sparks creativity and fine motor skills in kids.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup salt
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoons cream of tartar Can be swapped with baking powder
- 2 cups water
- as needed drops food coloring (multiple colors) Use various colors for customization
- as needed sprinkles glow-in-the-dark powder (non-toxic) Adds a glow effect
Tools
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 cooking pot
- 1 spoon for stirring
- 1 airtight storage container For storing the dough
Instructions
Prepare Your Mixture
- In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, 1 cup of salt, and 2 tablespoons of cream of tartar.
- Mix in 2 cups of water and 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil until the mixture is smooth.
Cook the Dough
- Pour the mixture into a cooking pot and turn the stove to low heat.
- Keep stirring as the mixture heats. It will begin to thicken and form a dough.
Color and Glow
- Once a dough-like consistency is achieved, remove from heat and divide the dough into separate bowls.
- To each bowl, add a few drops of food coloring and mix thoroughly.
- Sprinkle in the glow-in-the-dark powder to each color and mix well.
Cool and Store
- Allow the dough to cool completely before handling.
- Place the dough into an airtight storage container to keep it fresh.
Notes
Custom colors can be created by mixing different shades. Add essential oils for a delightful fragrance. Adult supervision is suggested when crafting with small children.