Play Dough
["2 c. water", "1/2 c. salt", "2 Tbsp. alum", "2 Tbsp. salad oil", "2 c. flour", "food coloring (your choice)", "few drops of flavoring oil (peppermint or wintergreen; optional)"]
["Boil water and salt; remove from heat.", "Add remaining ingredients. Let cool, then knead. Store in airtight plastic containers."]
["water", "salt", "alum", "salad oil", "flour", "food coloring", "oil"]