Inspire play with playdough tools
At Kinfolk Pantry, we believe in the beauty of slow, intentional play. The kind of play that allows little hands to explore, create, and connect with nature, their imagination, and the world around them, and at the heart of this kind of play? Playdough. It’s simple, sensory, and full of possibility.
But what brings playdough to life are the tools! beautiful, thoughtfully designed pieces that invite children to shape stories, build fine motor skills, and engage in creative, open-ended exploration. Today, we’re sharing some of our favourite playdough tools and how they can support your little one’s play journey.
Made for Earth-Friendly Play
Every Kinfolk Pantry tool is made right here in Australia from sustainable, plant-based PLA. We’ve thoughtfully chosen materials that are safe, durable, and kinder to the earth—so that your family’s playtime leaves a light footprint and a lasting impression.
We also recently transitioned to an all-PLA material (instead of our previous part-wood mix) to ensure more reliable quality and consistency in every piece.
Eco Cutter Sets: Where Storytelling Begins
Our eco cutter sets are designed to spark stories, from magical fairytales to dino adventures and pond-side discoveries. Each cutter is carefully crafted to invite open-ended play while encouraging fine motor skills and imaginative thinking.
Whether it’s a mushroom from the fairy garden, a tiny turtle from our pond set, or a roaring dinosaur, these shapes become characters in a child’s unfolding world. They’re also perfect for pairing with nature finds like leaves, pebbles, or petals adding even more depth to their play.
Playdough Stamp Sets: Texture Meets Imagination
Our playdough stamps add a whole new layer of sensory exploration. With detailed patterns and themed impressions, they help children explore cause and effect, create scenes, and build a deeper connection with nature-inspired designs.
We love seeing little ones press, stamp, and layer patterns in their dough, it’s not only calming but also supports language development as they describe what they’re making.
Playdough Rollers: Rolling into Calm & Creativity
There’s something beautifully soothing about a child rolling out their dough. Our eco playdough rollers are just the right size for small hands and are designed with simple grooves to add subtle texture and encourage creativity.
They help strengthen the muscles in the hands and fingers, laying the foundation for skills like writing and cutting, all while keeping play grounded and fun.
Eco Play Moulds: Nature Play’s Secret Ingredient
Our eco play moulds are designed for open-ended, imaginative play beyond just playdough. They’re perfect for mud pie kitchens, fizz play setups, and sensory invitations where little ones can press, fill, and create freely. Unlike cutters, these moulds aren’t for slicing shapes, they’re for shaping moments.
Children can pack them with mud, fizzing mixtures, sand, or even soft playdough to create imprinted pies, magical potions, or layered nature treasures. The possibilities are endless, and that’s the beauty of it.
Crafted from the same eco-friendly materials as our tools, they’re durable, safe, and designed to inspire a slower, more connected style of play.
Our Newest Favourite: The Eco Dough Extruder
Our extruder tool is a fun, hands-on way for little ones to squish, push, and experiment with texture and shape. It’s a playful addition that turns playdough into spaghetti strands, grassy landscapes, and wild hair for doughy characters.
It’s also a great invitation for problem-solving, how do different consistencies of dough change the outcome? What happens if I twist the end or layer colours? The extruder brings curiosity to the table.
Ready to Explore?
Whether you’re setting up a sensory play tray, preparing for a rainy-day craft session, or building a nature-based homeschool rhythm, our playdough tools are here to support you.
Explore our full collection of tools, and if you’ve already added them to your play shelf, we’d love to see them in action tag us @kinfolkpantry.
Here’s to slow, soulful play, one imprint at a time.