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Cloud Dough Recipe

cloud dough in green, blue, and yellow on a peach background
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Learn how to make soft, fluffy cloud dough with just 3 simple ingredients! This easy sensory play recipe is perfect for hours of moldable, mess-friendly fun.

Materials

  • 1 cup conditioner (white, inexpensive)
  • 2 cups cornstarch or potato starch
  • Food coloring — 1–3 drops
  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Gloves (optional, to avoid staining hands)

Instructions

1. Prepare the base

  • Pour 1 cup of conditioner into the bowl.

2. Add the starch

  • Add 1 cup of starch and mix.
  • Add the second cup of starch and continue mixing.

3. Knead the dough

  • Switch to kneading with your hands.
  • The texture should become soft, fluffy, and non-sticky.

4. Adjust the texture

  • If it’s sticky → add a little more starch.
  • If it’s crumbly → add 1–2 teaspoons of conditioner.

5. Color the dough (important step)

You may wear gloves to avoid staining your hands.

  • Once you reach the perfect consistency, divide the dough into several portions (depending on how many colors you want).
  • Add 1–3 drops of food coloring into each portion.
  • Knead until the color becomes even:
    • For a pastel shade: 1 drop.
    • For a brighter color: 2–3 drops.

Find it online: https://preschoolandplaytime.com/cloud-dough-recipe/