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How to Make Salt Dough

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This easy-to-make dough is inexpensive as well.

Difficulty: Easy
Instructions

Things You'll Need:

  • 2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 c. salt
  • 3/4 c. water
  • food coloring
  • Hobby Paintbrushes
  • Acrylic Paints
  • Glitter
  • Acrylic Paints
  • Groceries
  • Cookie Cutters
  • Cookie Sheets
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Watercolor Paints
  • Cookie sheets
  • Mixing bowls
  1. Step 1

    Mix flour with salt and water in a deep bowl.

  2. Step 2

    Knead it until it's doughy.

  3. Step 3

    Add food coloring or glitter.

  4. Step 4

    Make shapes by hand or with cookie cutters.

  5. Step 5

    Dry the objects in the oven at 200 degrees F for about 10 minutes. They can then be painted.

Tips & Warnings
  • If the dough is too crumbly, add more water. If it's too sticky, add a little more flour.
  • Make several batches in different colors.
  • This dough can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for about a week.

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Lfz2prcz said

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on 5/1/2008 I remember when I learned this in elementary school back in the mid 80's. I thought it was soo cool, I did salt dough gifts and projects for a few years after that. I had forgotten the recipe and thanks to you I can start doing them again.

Lfz2prcz said

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on 5/1/2008 I remember when I learned this in elementary school back in the mid 80's. I thought it was soo cool, I did salt dough gifts and projects for a few years after that. I had forgotten the recipe and thanks to you I can start doing them again.

Lfz2prcz said

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on 5/1/2008 I remember when I learned this in elementary school back in the mid 80's. I thought it was soo cool, I did salt dough gifts and projects for a few years after that. I had forgotten the recipe and thanks to you I can start doing them again.

Lfz2prcz said

Flag This Comment

on 5/1/2008 I remember when I learned this in elementary school back in the mid 80's. I thought it was soo cool, I did salt dough gifts and projects for a few years after that. I had forgotten the recipe and thanks to you I can start doing them again.

Lfz2prcz said

Flag This Comment

on 5/1/2008 I remember when I learned this in elementary school back in the mid 80's. I thought it was soo cool, I did salt dough gifts and projects for a few years after that. I had forgotten the recipe and thanks to you I can start doing them again.

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