DIY Playdough "Mandrakes" | Art Attack

In the world of Harry Potter, Mandrakes appear in the second book, Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. We learn that they are magical plant creatures that look like little people, with a deadly scream.

For our playdough recipe you will need

  • 3/4 cup of flour

  • 1/4 cup salt

  • 1 teaspoon cream of tartar

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil

  • 1/2 cup boiling* water

*get help from a grown-up, it does need to be boiling hot

You'll also need:

  • A small flower pot or cup

  • green paper for leaves.