1 c. white flour
1/2 c. salt
1 tsp. alum (dry the drugstore)
Food coloring (8 to 10 drops)
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
Little less than 1/2 cup water

1. Add your food coloring to the water.

2. Mix together all the other ingredients in a bowl and add the colored water just a little bit at a time until it feels like dough. Don't worry if you don't use all the water.

3. At first, your playdough will seem a little oily, so play with it on a sheet of newspaper.

4. When you're done, put it in a plastic bag or airtight container and store in the refrigerator.