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DIY Dyed Salt Tray


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  • Author: rosalind-chef-2
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 1 tray of dyed salt 1x
  • Diet: N/A

Description

Engage your senses and unleash your creativity with this fun DIY project to create colorful dyed salt trays perfect for sensory play, art projects, or educational activities.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup salt
  • Food coloring or liquid watercolors
  • Baking tray or parchment paper
  • Mixing bowls and spoons
  • Airtight container for storage (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Space: Lay down newspaper or a plastic tablecloth and gather all materials.
  2. Dye the Salt: In a mixing bowl, combine salt with food coloring and stir until evenly colored.
  3. Dry the Salt: Spread dyed salt on a baking tray and dry in a preheated oven at 200°F for about 10 minutes.
  4. Cool and Store: Let the salt cool before storing it in an airtight container.
  5. Create Your Tray: Pour the cooled dyed salt into a shallow tray or container.

Notes

Experiment with color mixing, natural dyes, or add glitter for a sensory experience. Supervise young children while using this craft.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Craft
  • Method: Crafting
  • Cuisine: DIY

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tray
  • Calories: 0
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 0mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 0g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg