Description
Create a unique sand clay handprint keepsake that captures precious moments and showcases seashells collected from beach adventures.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup sand
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup salt
- 3/4 cup water
- Small seashells (collected or purchased)
- Rolling pin
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Cookie cutter or knife
- Optional: Paint or sealant for finishing touches
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of sand, 1 cup of flour, and 1/2 cup of salt.
- Gradually mix in 3/4 cup of water, starting with half and adding more until the mixture holds together well.
- Gently knead the mixture with your hands for a few minutes until smooth and pliable.
- Place the dough on a sheet of parchment paper and roll it out to about 1/2 inch thickness.
- Carefully press your hand or your child’s hand into the dough to create a clear print.
- Decorate around the handprint with small seashells, pressing them gently into the dough.
- Carefully lift the parchment paper with the handprint and seashells onto the baking sheet.
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) and bake for 2-3 hours, or until the clay is hard.
- Allow the keepsake to cool completely before handling.
- Once cool, you can paint the handprint or seashells with non-toxic paint for a vibrant look.
- Consider applying a non-toxic sealant to protect and enhance your creation.
Notes
Add food coloring to the dough for colorful keepsakes, or use cookie cutters to create different shapes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Crafts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 keepsake
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 0mg