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Make teeth with playdough!

Make Your Own Playdough!

Let's do a fun science experiment at home. You can make playdough using things you already have in your kitchen.

 

What You'll Need:

  • 8 tablespoons of plain flour

  • 2 tablespoons of table salt

  • 60ml of warm water

  • 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil

  • Food colouring (if you want to add some colour)

 

How to Make It:

  1. Mix It Up: Put the flour and salt in a bowl. Add the warm water and vegetable oil. If you want colourful playdough, add a few drops of food colouring.

  2. Stir and Knead: Mix everything together until it turns into dough. If it's too sticky, add a bit more flour. If it's too dry, add a tiny bit more water.

  3. Shape It: Now, it's time to get creative! Try making these shapes:

    • Teeth: You can even try making different types of teeth like molars, canines, and incisors.

    • Funny Face: Make a face with big eyes, a nose, and a smiling mouth.

 

Have Fun: Play with your homemade playdough and see what other shapes you can create!

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The HABIT Team

Dr Peter Day 

Dr Kara Gray-Burrows

Eleanor Forshaw

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© 2025 HABIT Project, University of Leeds.
Licensed under CC BY-NC-ND 4.0.
For public sharing only.

No modifications or commercial use allowed.​

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