How to make salt dough decorations
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We love crafty DIY ideas, especially those that are easy, inexpensive and can be enjoyed by all ages. If you are left wondering how your kids are going to be left occupied in the holidays, why not teach them how to make salt dough decorations. They can be used as jewelry pieces, Christmas decorations or personalised gift tags.
Recipe and tips sourced from www.home-dzine.com
1 cup cake flour
1/2 cup salt
1/4 cup water
Rolling pin
Utensils:
Cookie cutters or knife
Toothpicks
Baking sheet
Craft paint
Rust-Oleum glitter spray
Rust-Oleum clear spray sealer
Artist’s paintbrushes or small foam painting pads
Optional: stamps and stencils (you can buy these at craft/hobby stores)
To make up a batch of salt dough, mix the flour and salt together and slowly stir in the water. Knead until combined and smooth on a lightly floured surface. The dough should roll out without breaking – but not be too moist. Add more flour or water if needed.
Wrap the salt dough in clingwrap and place in an airtight container. Only work with what you need for each project so it doesn’t dry out.
When using the salt dough, roll out on a lightly floured board and use a cookie cutter or knife to create your own designs.
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- Roll out the salt dough on wax paper, so that they are easy to lift once rolled out.
- Use a toothpick to make a hole at the top of your creations for a hanger.
- Place your salt dough creations in a warm oven (60-degrees C) and leave overnight.
- Prime the salt dough with a coat of white craft paint before decorating.
- After painting, spray both sides with Rust-Oleum clear sealer.
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