03/12/2025
Herbal Playdough Recipe 🌿✨
Most of what I share is for all ages and this is no different. While playdough is often seen as “for children,” I truly believe we grow old the moment we stop playing. So here’s something gentle, grounding, and wonderfully sensory for anyone to enjoy.
I used hibiscus and rose.
This herbal playdough is simple, soothing to make, and stores beautifully in an airtight container.
Ingredients
• 1 cup plain flour
• ½ cup salt
• 1 tbsp coconut oil
• 2 tbsp cream of tartar
• 1 cup water
• 1–2 tsp herbal powder (think lavender, chamomile, nettle, rose, turmeric, etc.)
Method
Mix all the dry ingredients in a medium pan. Add the water and coconut oil, then warm over medium heat, stirring continuously until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides.
Turn it out onto a floured surface, allow it to cool slightly, then knead until smooth.
And that’s it, a soft, fragrant, naturally dyed dough ready for calm hands and creative minds. 🌿💚
