Q&A for How to Make Playdough Soft Again

You can keep playdough from getting dry by keeping it in a small container, or you can put it in a zip lock bag.

Lotion could work, but I suggest you use it on a small piece to test it out first.

You can add some plain flour to the mixture and knead it to the desired texture.

You don't have to, but it will help you to be more precise.

You should do it now, then you won't have to worry about doing it soon. But if you think it can wait, then do it later.

If cream didn't work, then try water because using cream again may only make it worse.

Sure, but don't try to eat it. It is edible, but very salty. Pour some in a bowl and knead them into the play dough.

You don’t need to leave it in the Ziploc bag. The other steps work just as well and don’t take up so much time. It does require a bit of elbow grease, though.

Yes, you could definitely still use the same method if you are working with clay.

You can make Play Doh stretchy by adding some lotion and mixing it in well, little by little.

If it is in a Ziploc bag then unzip it. If it is in an actual air tight container (like the original playdough container), then take the lid off. Then grab the playdough and take it out.

Yes, you can.

No, it may stick to the playdough and make it sticky.

Leave it out to dry for a few days and it should be pretty hard and dry by then.

You can try to add cornstarch, baking soda or glue (then try to activate it with Tide, borax or contact lens solution).

Is the container airtight? Is there too much playdough in it, or is there too much space in the container? Maybe you've had the playdough too long.

You can bake it, or leave it out for 10 hours to dry all the way.

Yes, you can absolutely use the microwave to soften it.

Water is not a fix-all. Try adding lotion or oil. Those will help to soften and keep the consistency the same.

You may want to add more flour to it so that it has a more desirable texture to it.

Yes, although it can take a while, depending on the size of the hole and the amount of playdough.

Put it outside for a few minutes, or use a blow dryer. The blow dryer is more recommended.

Not really; the alcohol can cause it to dry out more. Try adding shaving cream, hand wash or lotion, kneading it into the dough.

They will most likely not stay in the Play-Doh. Adding water to the Play-Doh may make it stickier and help the balls to stay.

It will not be the correct consistency, and you will likely have to throw it out.

Reference wikiHow articles Make Play Dough and Make Safe and Easy Play Dough .

Yes, you can add water if it starts becoming dry, but don't add too much or it'll melt!

Yes, adding flour or cornstarch works, it absorbs excess water from the play dough.