Get crafty with your kids! Make your own play dough stamps with pasta and cardboard!
Are you looking for an easy and frugal way to make play dough stamps? Look no further than this DIY play dough stamping project with pasta and cardboard!
With just a few simple materials, you can create your own stamps using pasta and cardboard.
This fun project is perfect for tactile learners. Kids will love exploring patterns, designs, and textures with these play dough stamps.
Here’s how we did it.
Supplies:
- Dry pasta noodles
- Cardboard square (I recommend 2″ x 3″)
- Glue gun
- Play dough
Directions:
- Arrange your dry pasta noodles onto your square of cardboard.
- Use a glue gun to adhere the noodles in place.
- Roll your play dough into a ball and press it flat with your palm to create a play dough cookie. Press your pasta stamp into the dough to create designs and textures.
Needing a recipe for homemade dough? Check out this recipe for homemade oven bake clay. It can be used as a play dough, or can be baked in the oven to create permanent forms.
Looking for another 3D art project? Check out this lesson play for pinch pots inspired by the artist Maria Martinez. The lesson plan includes a video tutorial and a printable planning worksheet.
Happy creating!