Children love all kinds of fun involving water and its various forms and states of matter. Hence, activities involving ice and snow are highly attractive. But what can you do if this winter hasn't been kind to us in terms of snow? Try this recipe for the best DIY fake snow. It's a brilliant sensory play dough that all children and adults adore. And to make it, you only need two ingredients found at home.
- potato flour
- liquid soap
- a tray, bowl or any other container
- molds, cutting shapes, spatulas, rolling pins, spoons, knives, etc.
- decorations, figurines, natural treasures
Recipe for artificial snow - how to prepare (DIY)?
Pour at least 2 cups of potato flour into a container, but any amount will do. Then, gradually add the liquid soap. Of course, add the soap by eye, depending on the consistency you prefer. For 2-3 cups of flour, you'll need about 0.5 liters of soap. After combining both ingredients, knead the mixture steadily.
As you can see, the recipe for making fake snow is incredibly simple, so even the youngest can easily make it . All it takes is a little help and guidance from their parents.
If you have a baby at home , it's best to use a mixture made only from natural, edible ingredients, such as potato flour and regular cooking oil. Even if your little one eats a little of this mixture, it won't hurt them . You can find the exact recipe for edible fake snow in the article --> 5 fun activities for kids in the heat.
The best artificial snow - winter sensory mass
Why we think this is the best recipe for fake snow ? Because we tested various types of clay. ;) This sensory clay is simply brilliant. It's velvety and very pleasant to the touch. It squeaks pleasantly, just like real snow. It has a beautiful scent of the soap we used, so there's no need to add any fragrance. And above all, it's incredibly malleable. All of this makes playing with this fake snow pure pleasure, as well as a chance to calm down and regulate your senses . Adults also find this clay incredibly relaxing. ;)
DIY artificial snow - how to have fun?
The dough sticks together well, but can also crumble if necessary – these are the unique properties of potato flour. It all depends on the proportions, which we mix by eye! Artificial snow works well in themed models or sensory trays . You can have fun with simple modeling or create your own winter wonderland. By adding a little food coloring while preparing the dough, you can achieve any color variation. Refrigerating the prepared dough before playing will provide an additional thermal experience.
Winter sensory play dough, or DIY fake snow, is a great option for preschoolers and younger students. As mentioned earlier, we recommend the edible version with oil for toddlers .
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