DIY Cloud Dough – Easy Recipe for Kids

Make your own cloud modelling clay - the simple DIY recipe

Kids love to knead, mould and be creative. With homemade cloud dough - also known as cloud slime or cloud dough - you can create a sensory play material in no time at all that is not only fun, but also encourages creativity. The fluffy modelling clay consists of just two simple ingredients, is quick to make and can be wonderfully integrated into a wide variety of play ideas. Whether as an ice cream substitute in the DIY ice cream parlour, for baking fantasy cakes or as a sensory material in the sensory table - cloud modelling clay is a real all-rounder for little explorers. We'll show you how to make the fluffy cloud modelling clay yourself in no time at all - and give you lots of creative play ideas to keep your kids imaginatively occupied.

What is cloud modelling clay?

Cloud modelling clay is an airy, smooth mass with a unique texture - somewhere between modelling clay and mousse. It feels soft, cool and powdery and is easy to mould with spoons, moulds or your hands. Whether it's tartlets, small animals or ice-cream scoops - there are no limits to your imagination. Kneading also trains fine motor skills - ideal as a relaxing activity between meals.

Make your own cloud modelling clay

What you need:

Cornflour
Hair rinse or conditioner
Food colouring (optional)
Bowl for mixing

Here's how:

Take a small bowl or a small cup as a measure. In a bowl, mix three parts cornflour with one part rinse. This ratio is a good basis for the perfect consistency.
If you want to make colourful ice cream flavours, you can now add a few drops of food colouring. Dough without colour remains nice and cloudy white - that also looks great!
Mix everything with a spoon first. This ensures that the colour is evenly distributed throughout the mixture and the ingredients combine a little.
Now comes the best part: get your hands into the bowl! Knead everything thoroughly - this way you can also feel whether the consistency is right. Is the dough still too crumbly? Then carefully add some conditioner. Is it too mushy? Then a spoonful of cornflour will help.

The DIY ice cream parlour for ice cream made from cloud modelling clay

Ice cream is always a favourite - especially in summer! And when the next visit to the ice cream parlour isn't on the cards, we simply bring the sweet refreshment home. With our DIY ice cream parlour for children, you can conjure up a creative play world full of colour, imagination and delicious role-play fun in no time at all. And the best thing is: you only need a few materials.

The IKEA FLISAT children's table * is the perfect starting point for your DIY ice-cream parlour. Thanks to the integrated recesses, TROFAST boxes* fit in perfectly - ideal for presenting our ice cream made from homemade cloud dough. With the matching Limmaland adhesive foils in a playful design with colourful patterns or summery pastel colours, the table gets a fresh summer makeover in no time at all. Simply stick them on and your colourful sales stand for little ice cream vendors is ready!

Montessori-inspired play environment

The DIY ice-cream parlour with cloud modelling clay offers a wonderful opportunity to strengthen children's independence - in keeping with the Montessori approach. Everything is prepared in a child-friendly way: The modelling clay is freely accessible, the accessories are clearly placed and the play idea is open. This allows children to decide for themselves what they want to "sell" and mould with the modelling clay. In the process, they playfully train their fine motor skills, language and imagination - and experience themselves as competent little hosts in their own little world.

More ideas for creative play with cloud modelling clay

DINO-Excavation: Hide small dinosaur figures or fossils in the modelling clay. The little ones can go on a discovery tour with brushes and toothpicks.
Construction site in mini format: Combine cloud modelling clay with small excavators, shovels and figures. The modelling clay becomes piles of sand, roads or building pits.
Fantasy baking station: Bake to your heart's content with moulds, muffin tins and "ingredients".

Fun for the summer in the children's room

With small accessories such as ice-cream cones made of felt, mini toppings, signs with prizes or a homemade ice-cream menu, the game becomes even more lively. The DIY ice cream parlour is just the beginning! How about your own beach bar, a picnic or a mud kitchen for the terrace and balcony? Here at Limmaland, you'll find even more creative craft ideas and IKEA hacks to bring summer into your home. Let yourself be inspired - and turn your home into a summer play oasis!

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