If you can’t find any cornstarch, try cornflour instead.
You can adjust the amount of food coloring or Kool-Aid you use to alter the shade. Be sure to use unsweetened Kool-Aid, otherwise the play dough will turn out too sticky. [9] X Research source
Use white, all-purpose flour, not whole wheat. Use table salt, not rock salt or sea salt.
If the mixture seems too sticky, flatten the dough on the bottom of the pot and let it sit for a few seconds. Then, flip it over and do the same for the other side. You can flip back and forth until you reach your desired consistency. Be sure not to overcook the dough! Keep in mind that it will get firmer once it cools down.
You don’t have to store the play-dough in the fridge, but it will last longer that way.
