Here is a 2 ingredient, colorful sensory playdough with shaving cream! What do you get when you whip up a batch of cornstarch and shaving cream? You get foam dough, a totally awesome texture for little hands and big hands to squeeze and squish. We love homemade playdough!
Foam Dough Recipe
Did you know that homemade sensory play materials like this 2 ingredient rainbow foam dough are amazing for helping young kids develop an awareness of their senses?
No need to buy play foam, when you can easily make your own at home with a few inexpensive ingredients. Read on to find out how to make playdough with shaving foam that kids will love and make sure to get the free printable rainbow playdough mat at the end!
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Ingredients:
The ratio for this recipe is 2 parts shaving cream to one part cornstarch. We used one cup and two cups, but you can adjust the recipe as desired.
- 2 cup of shaving foam
- 1 cups of cornstarch
- Mixing bowl and spoon
- Food coloring
- Glitter (optional)
- Playdough accessories
Instructions:
STEP 1: Start by adding shaving cream to a bowl.
STEP 2: If you want to add a few drops of food coloring, now’s the time! We made several batches of this fun foam dough for the colors of the rainbow.
STEP 3: Now add the cornstarch to thicken your foam play dough and give it that awesome texture.
STEP 4: Time to get the hands in the bowl and knead your foam playdough.
Mixing Tip: The beauty of this 2 ingredient playdough recipe is that the measurements are loose. If the mixture isn’t firm enough, add a pinch of cornstarch. But if the mixture is too dry, add a glob of shaving cream. Find your favorite consistency! Make it an experiment!
Free Rainbow Playdough Mat
More Free Printable Playdough Mats
We have tons more fun ways for you to enjoy homemade playdough! Add one or more of these free printable playdough mats to your early-learning activities!
- Flower Playdough Mat
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- Bug Playdough Mats
- In the Garden Playdough Mat
- Shape Playdough Mats
How To Store Foam Playdough
This cornstarch playdough has a unique texture and is a bit different than our traditional playdough recipes. Because it does not have preservatives like salt in it, it will not last long. You will find foam dough dries out a lot quicker than traditional playdough.
Generally, you would store homemade playdough in an airtight container in the fridge. Similarly, you can still store this playdough with shaving foam in an airtight container or zip-top bag. It won’t be as much fun to play with again and again. Since it is so easier to make, you may just want to whip up a fresh batch to play with!
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Printable Playdough Recipes Pack
If you want an easy-to-use printable resource for all of your favorite playdough recipes as well as exclusive (only available in this pack) playdough mats, grab our printable Playdough Project Pack!
In the description you said 1 part shaving cream and 2 parts cornstarch but the recipe says 2 cups shaving cream and 1 cup cornstarch. Which is correct?
All fixed, 2 cup of shaving foam and 1 cornstarch!