Making conducting dough

The following recipe is quick and easy to make. It will produce 350 g of dough, enough for two groups to make a:

Play-dough circuit with Christmas tree component

You may need to make several batches.

Apparatus and Materials

• One cup of water
• One cup of flour (plus extra for dusting)
• ¼ cup of salt
• Nine tbsp. lemon juice
• One tbsp. vegetable oil
• Green food colouring

Health & Safety and Technical Notes

The dough will keep for several weeks when stored in an airtight container or plastic bag.

Read our standard health & safety guidance

Procedure

1. Combine the water, flour, salt, lemon juice, vegetable oil and food colouring in a medium-sized saucepan, and whisk to ensure a smooth consistency.
2. Cook over a medium heat, stirring continuously to ensure it doesn’t burn. The mixture will begin to boil and start to thicken.
3. Keep stirring until the mixture forms a ball in the centre of the pot.
4. Once a ball forms, place on a floured surface and knead until the desired consistency is reached.