Description
A fun and educational DIY project for all ages to create beautiful painted salt sculptures using simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup salt
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Food coloring or acrylic paint
- Mixing bowl
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper (optional)
- Paintbrushes
- Sealer (optional for durability)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Gradually add water and vegetable oil, mixing until a smooth dough forms.
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C). Divide dough for individual sculptures and shape as desired.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper, place sculptures on it, and bake for 1-2 hours until hard.
- Once cooled, decorate with food coloring or acrylic paint and allow to dry completely.
- If desired, apply a coat of sealer for durability, especially for outdoor display.
Notes
You can customize colors by mixing food coloring into the dough and create textured effects using stamps or tools. Substitute flour with whole wheat or gluten-free flour as needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Varies
- Calories: 150 (per sculpture, approximate)
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1340mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg