Are you ready to dive into the world of sensory play with a delightful twist? Moon dough, also known as homemade cloud dough, is a fantastic activity that promises a lot of fun for kids and adults too. With just a few basic ingredients, you can create a soft, moldable substance that provides hours of entertainment, especially on a rainy day.
To make your own moon sand, you’ll need a large mixing bowl, corn starch and hair conditioner. This simple recipe is perfect for those looking for an easy and engaging project. You can even add food colouring to customize your dough and make it visually appealing!
Once your dough is ready, the fun truly begins! Use cookie cutters to create shapes, or let your imagination run wild in a sensory bin filled with your homemade creation. Storing your moon dough in an airtight container will keep it fresh for a long time because it does dry out when left out.
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If you’re looking for a budget-friendly option, head to your local dollar store to gather your supplies. With simple ingredients and a bit of creativity, you can turn an ordinary day into an extraordinary one filled with sensory exploration. So gather your materials, invite some friends, and get ready for a lot of fun with your homemade moon dough! This is going to be so much fun!
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Materials for Moon Dough
This is the best way to make this awesome homemade play dough. Here are the materials:
- 1/2 cup conditioner
- 1 cup of corn starch
Make sure to grab a large bowl to mix it and that’s it! You probably already have these supplies at home too. Also feel free to use food coloring to make different colors of dough.
I think this is my favorite slime/ dough recipe to date! This recipe is so simple yet it’s not too messy. The problem I have with other slime recipes is that I find little pieces of sticky residue all over the house- tell me you can relate. The other problem with some slime recipes is that you have to get the mixing process just right or it doesn’t turn out. This recipe is so easy, just pour and mix; it’s basically foolproof. Because of this, it’s a great recipe for young children as well as kids of all ages too.
I also love the consistency. Some people call it the best “cloud dough recipe” or “play dough recipe” and after you’ve made it you will know why.
How to make Moon Dough with only two ingredients
I’m not going to write detailed “how to” instructions because there isn’t anything detailed about this. You just mix the two ingredients together and have fun! I do have a few tips though.
Tips to get the right moon dough consistency
I would start by pouring the conditioner in the bowl first then add the corn starch A LITTLE BIT AT A TIME. I made the mistake of pouring the whole cup of corn starch at once over the conditioner and it didn’t mix well. I got ancy and added more conditioner and I ended up with a gooey mess.
Start by adding 1/4 cup corn starch to the conditioner and mixing thoroughly before adding another 1/4 cup. Continue mixing until you’ve added all the corn starch and the consistency is similar to play dough.
Once I started to get the right consistency, I felt like it was best to work in smaller sections kneading the dough until I got it just how I wanted it. I also added a little red food coloring to a small section just to see how it would look.
There you have it; awesome cloud dough with just two ingredients.
