Salt Dough Recipe

November 05, 2019
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We look forward to making ornaments together as a family every year.
This salt dough is our go-to recipe for ornament clay.  It is incredibly easy to make, and kids can paint their creations once they are dry.  Read on for the full tutorial.
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How to Make Salt Dough for Kids

Recipe
  • 2 cups of flour
  • 1 cup of salt
  • 1 cup of water
Method
  • Begin by combining the flour and the salt in a large mixing bowl.
  • Slowly add water and mix, slowly adding more water and mixing until a dough-like consistency is formed.
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  • Remove the dough from the bowl and knead it with clean, dry hands.
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  • Continue to knead the dough for several minutes.
  • If the dough is at all sticky add a bit of flour and knead it in.
  • After a bit of mixing and kneading you will be left with the most amazing craft dough, also known as salt dough.
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Creating with Salt Dough

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  • This is a great craft activity for every season, but we especially enjoy making Christmas ornaments.
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  • Use a toothpick or similar to pierce a hole in the ornaments.  Then, bake them in the oven for roughly 10-15 minutes at 200 degrees.
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  • How long the ornaments need to be baked will vary a bit depending on the shape and size, so be sure to keep a close eye on them.
  • When ready remove the ornaments from the oven and allow them to cool.

Painting Salt Dough Ornaments

  • Once cool kids can use paint, glitter, and other supplies to embellish the ornaments.
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  • Add string or ribbon, and they are ready to be hung from the tree!
Other Ways to Use Salt Dough
  • Use salt dough to make hand print keepsakes.
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Tips & Storage:
  • Store any unused salt dough in an air-tight container for future use.
  • If you choose to air-dry your salt dough be sure to flip the ornaments over after a day or two.  
  • It may take up to 3 days got for the clay to fully air-dry.
  • Add a finishing coat to your ornaments to preserve them and help them last longer.
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Crystal Underwood is the writer and creator of Growing A Jeweled Rose. She has worked extensively with children and strongly believes in the importance of play at the core of early learning. She is passionate about the early years and believes that childhood should be a truly magical time in life. For all the best kids activities connect with Growing a Jeweled Rose below!