Play-Doh Over Time


blue play-doh and TA-18A

Industry:

Gels

Attributes measured:

firmness

total work

adhesion

adhesive work

Background

Play-Doh, the beloved modeling compound cherished by generations of children, offers boundless creative possibilities with its soft, pliable nature. It is not uncommon for pieces to be left behind and discovered hours later. Using a TA-18A 3/4” diameter stainless steel ball probe, Exponent software and TA.XTPlus Texture Analyzer, this study evaluates how the textural characteristics of Play-Doh change over time and will examine the effect, if any, of different batches (based on color variation).