<<Disclaimer: Verify this information before applying it to your situation.>> Our three year old daughter just started preschool and we are having play dough problems. Kelsey is a big thumb sucker, so I want to be sure I supply the preschool with safe playdough. I tried the following recipe, which came out wonderful. After one turn at the play table at preschool, the teachers were gong crazy because as soon as the children handled it, it turned to mush, bubble gum consistency and very watery. They could hardly get it off their hands! It was truly disgusting, yet when it was first made it looked terrific. Any ideas? Here is the recipe. Please post me back personally at [log in to unmask] Thanks for your help!Could it be that it should have been kept refrigerated? 1/2 cup salt 1/2 cup corn starch 1/2 cup rice flour 1 cup water 1 tsp. cooking oil food coloring Cook and stir on low heat for 3 minutes until it forms a ball. Tanis Collard [log in to unmask]