When I was an early years teacher, I remember making playdough every day before the children arrived. I became pretty expert at this by the time my daughter Sylvia was born. Today we have a fantastic Batman Lego Playdough tutorial.
Playdough is a really great activity that can help children not only to explore and have fun but to learn and develop. There can be many opportunities to develop imagination, ideas, fine motor skills, and speech skills whilst playing with playdough.
You can even use playdough to teach maths and science, by counting and measuring ingredients and mixing colours. There are so many opportunities to teach kids with playdough, it's truly fantastic. So here goes. I hope you enjoy this tutorial and enjoy creating your own playdough.
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Why You'll Love This Craft
- Lego-Inspired Fun: Mold playdough into a Batman figure using Lego pieces to create textures and details, making the process extra engaging.
- Perfect for Batman Fans: A great craft for young Batman enthusiasts who love combining their favorite superhero with playdough fun.
- Mess-Free Play: A clean and simple craft that lets kids enjoy the fun of making their favorite superhero without all the mess.
Ingredients For Batman Playdough
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ¾ cup cold water
- Purple food gel
- Green food gel
- Red food gel
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🖌️ How To make playdough
- Step 1: In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the flour and salt to combine.
- Step 2: Add the cold water and oil. Mix until well incorporated.
- Step 3: Remove the playdough from the mixing bowl and place on a flat, working surface. Knead for about 5 minutes until a soft and elastic dough forms.
- Step 4: Divide the dough into 3 equal parts and place in separate bowls.
- Step 5: Add ½ teaspoon of purple food gel into the first bowl. Knead until the colour is evenly distributed.
- Step 6: Add more colour, if necessary, until you achieve your desired shade of purple.
- Step 7: Add ½ teaspoon of green food gel into the second bowl. Knead until the colour is evenly distributed.
- Step 8: Add more colour, if necessary and knead again until well mixed.
- Step 9: Add ½ teaspoon of green food gel into the second bowl. Knead until the colour is evenly distributed.
- Step 10: Add ½ teaspoon of red food gel into the remaining bowl. Knead until the colour is evenly distributed.
- Step 11: Add more colour, if needed, and knead until you obtain your desired shade of red.
- Step 12: You can now add your Batman Lego characters. You can store the playdough in plastic Ziploc bags for up to 1 month.
I hope you enjoyed this tutorial and enjoy this blog post.
💡 Pro Tip: Incorporate counting and color recognition by asking children to count LEGO imprints or identify colors used, making the activity both fun and educational.
🧑🎨 Expert Tips for How to Make Playdough Batman Lego Tutorial
- Use LEGO for Texture: Press LEGO bricks into the playdough to create authentic textures, adding a unique touch to your Batman figure.
- Divide and Color Dough: Split the dough into portions and knead in purple, green, and red food gels separately. This allows for vibrant, distinct colors in your creation.
- Knead Thoroughly: Ensure each colored dough is well-kneaded for even color distribution and a smooth texture, enhancing the overall appearance.
- Incorporate LEGO Minifigures: Add Batman LEGO minifigures to the playdough scene for added fun and storytelling opportunities.
- Store Properly: Keep unused playdough in airtight containers or ziplock bags to maintain its softness and prevent drying out.
- Engage in Role-Play: Use the crafted figures for imaginative play, encouraging creativity and fine motor skill development in children.
💭 FAQs
You'll need 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of salt, 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil, ¾ cup of cold water, and food gels in purple, green, and red.
Begin by whisking flour and salt in a bowl, then add cold water and oil. Mix until combined, knead the dough on a flat surface for about 5 minutes until it's soft and elastic.
Divide the dough into three parts, coloring each with purple, green, or red food gel. Use Lego pieces to mold and add textures to the playdough, forming Batman-themed figures.
This activity enhances fine motor skills, encourages creativity, and offers a mess-free way for kids to engage with their favorite superhero through hands-on play.
How To Make Playdough Batman Lego Tutorial
Materials
- 2 cups all purpose flour
- 1 cup of salt
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ¾ cup cold water
- Purple food gel
- Green food gel
- Red food gel
Instructions
- In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the flour and salt to combine.
- Add the cold water and oil. Mix until well incorporated.
- Remove the playdough from the mixing bowl and place it on a flat, working surface. Knead for about 5 minutes until soft and elastic dough forms.
- Divide the dough into 3 equal parts and place in separate bowls.
- Add ½ teaspoon of purple food gel into the first bowl. Knead until the colour is evenly distributed.
- Add more colour, if necessary, until you achieve your desired shade of purple.
- Add ½ teaspoon of green food gel into the second bowl. Knead until the colour is evenly distributed.
- Add more colour, if necessary and knead again until well mixed.
- Add ½ teaspoon of red food gel into the remaining bowl. Knead until the colour is evenly distributed.
- Add more colour, if needed, and knead until you obtain your desired shade of red.
- You can now add your Batman Lego characters. You can store the playdough in plastic Ziploc bags for up to 1 month.
- Enjoy!
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This is so awesome! My daughter would love to do this. We actually saw The Batman Lego Movie and really enjoyed it.
I love that this recipe is made entirely from edible things too, so you can do this with small children and not have to worry about them sticking their hands in their mouths. I'm going to forward this on to my brother and his family - they have a toddler who would probably love this!
Woww i love DIY's and am gonna make this for sure ...my son will love it
I didn't realise that making playdough was so easy! I used to love the smell of playdough when I was little 🙂
It is really super easy. I like the smell played too. I'm not so keen on the feel of the oil.
I always made playdough with my kids when they were little and when I was a childcare provider. I think homemade playdough is so much nicer than store-bought playdough, the texture is much softer and more pliable and you can add scents too, which I think is so much fun!
it last a lot longer toO.
What a cool tutorial and who dosent like batman after all? I love the colours used to make the playdough as well !
Thanks anna! I'm so glad you like this!
This is awesome! I remember doing this when I was a kid, it was so much fun! Thanks for the recipe, I'll save it for later, in case I need it one day! <3
Well I'm glad you like the recipe and I hope that very useful for you.
My son would love if I did this for him! I've never made my own playdough before, but it doesn't look like it is too hard! I'm going to have to do this soon!
Yes making Play-Doh is really quite simple. It's such an easy recipe to follow
Playdough is always a fun thing to do with the kids. Love all the colors you chose.
Thanks David. The colours are pretty awesome!
There's nothing more fun than making homemade stuff with your kids! This play dough is great! I love that you chose to go with the colors in Batman.
I totally agree. Unfortunately sometimes I can't do that due to illness but when I can it is great!
The new Batman Lego Movie sounds like a lot of fun! I'm sure the kids will be excited about it. This play dough recipe is great, thanks for the idea! Now the kids and I have more to do when they come over to visit!
Yes, I've heard lots of good things about the Batman movie.
My kids love play dough specially my two girls. Thanks for sharing this. Saves me a lot of money.
I'm sure it will. Making playdough is super simple and yes saves money big time!
This is an adorable idea for little boys. Your directions are nice and clear. I am sure many moms and boys will be doing this fun craft idea.
There sure hope they do. Playdough can be very educational as well as fun!
I loved playdough when I was a kid. Making it at home looks just as fun as buying it at the store. I am sure your hands get messy with it. Adding toys is what tops it all off. ? nice images. Very eye catching. ! ❤
Thanks Taris. 🙂