February 12, 2009

  • Salt Dough Recipe

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    This dough can be used as play dough or to make sculptures, jewelry, picture frames, magnets, plates, coasters, or anything else you can imagine! 

    1 cup flour

    1/2 cup salt

    1tbs. vegetable oil

    1/2 cup water

    Food coloring can be added to the dough to make it more fun.  You can also add "good smellies" like fragrance oils or spices.

    Store your dough in a plastic container or bag. 

    To turn your soft creations into permanent creations simply cook on very low heat (about 200 degrees) for six hours or until they are hard throughout.  Objects need to be mostly flat so they can bake thoroughly.  Bake objects on a cookie sheet with a layer of wax paper underneath.  After the objects have been baked they can be painted with acrylic paint or leftover house paint.  If you are serious about permanence, you should spray objects with a clear coat of varnish or plasti-coat.

    Find more info about the history of salt dough and inspiration for using salt dough here and here.

    Have fun!

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