Nope. If you scroll to the bottom of the post, you’ll see how we make it without baby oil. 🙂

If you use vegetable oil, then the contents will be veg oil, flour and tempera paint. Tempera is non-toxic, so while I wouldn’t want her actually eating it, it’s not toxic if she gets a small amount in her mouth. Remember though, it’s flour, and if you wouldn’t feel safe with her playing with loose flour, because of choking risks, then I would wait until she’s older before offering it for play.

I’m not sure, Debbie. I found about a dozen tins of it at the second-hand shop, so I got mine for a steal You could check the Michael’s Crafts website. They probably carry it.

Even with three packs of the frosting creations it’s still not as vibrant as yours.

Great improvisation!

You’re so welcome, Tawny! And guess what! Your boy is due on my birthday!! Congratulations to you and your little man! Hope to hear that he’s doing our activities one day. 🙂

Yay! So glad you enjoyed it!

Hi. I am from australia too. Would love to know where you found the powdered paint? Thanks!

If it’s water-based, I don’t think it will work.

I’m in Canada too, Khayejae. I would try Michael’s crafts or a teacher’s supply store. If you have a specialized art store in your area (We have a Curry’s Art Supply in Whitby), they might carry it. If all else fails, see if you can get it from Amazon.ca. Most things that I order through them arrive the next day. Seriously! Less than 24 hours later. They’re amazing.

You can get scoops, cones an asst. Of molds, In the sweet treats playdoh kits.

Yay! So glad you tried it!

I have no idea, Moon. You could try it. Let me know if it does!

Yes, you can, Jenn. 🙂

I’m anxious to find out the alternative!!!! 🙂

I don’t know about the liquid paint, Emily. If it contains water at all, the oil in the dough will repel it. I’ve heard you can use candy food-colouring though because it’s oil based. Maybe check to see if you can get that at your grocery store.

Go for it, Nancy! I can’t see what difference it would make. 🙂

Yes, that’s right, Michelle. 🙂

Thanks, Liz! Hoping to get that post written up this week. 🙂

Yes we can get them here. Safe ways and Co-op for sure have them.

Go for it, Kristen, and let me know how it turns out. I’ve had readers ask if they can do it that way, but I’ve never tried to.

There are oil based food colorings/flavorings used in candy making that might work. No idea if it would “color” the kids hands or not. 🙂

Yes! I’ve had several people tell me it can be made with those, Clarissa! And I was so happy to hear one person say she’s in Canada, so I know I’ll be able to get some here! I have plans to try it with our next batch!

It would be great in a sand table, Tanya. As long as it doesn’t get wet, it will last indefinitely. 🙂

Thanks, Natalie! Great to know!

that’s an adorable idea Miranda! thanks!

Really, Miranda? That’s great to know! I’ve heard of those. Not sure if I can get them here in Canada, but you can bet I’ll be looking! Thank you!

Haha! No worries Dana. We had fun with all the experimenting.

I’ve actually lucked out and found some of them at second hand stores, April. One of them came with our playdough ice cream factory years ago though. You could try amazon.com

Wow! I didn’t know there was such a thing as oil based colouring, Monique! I would certainly think it would work! I’m going to have to look for some!

Very strange. We’ve played with this dozens of times in our yard, and never had any problems with our grass. Mind you, we’re not dumping or leaving heaps of it out there to suffocate the grass or anything, but just the normal spills that occur when we’re playing with it hasn’t had any ill effects.