Salted modeling dough is the basis that is used to create crafts in kindergartens and in creative circles. This article is dedicated to unusual culinary recipes. This dough is not used in baking. You can keep children busy in their free time by modeling salt dough. We have selected 6 simple recipes for this test.
Classic salted dough for modeling at home
This classic salt dough recipe is easy to make at home.
- Salt 250 (grams)
- Wheat flour 250 (grams)
- Granulated sugar 60 (grams)
- Water 150 (milliliters)
- Vegetable oil 30 (milliliters)
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How to make salted play dough at home for children? Pour flour, salt and sugar into a deep bowl. -
Then pour in water and stir. -
Next, add vegetable oil and mix the dough well again. -
Knead the dough well with your hands until smooth, if necessary, you can add a little more flour and salt. Wrap the finished dough in cling film and refrigerate for 3 hours. -
After this you can start sculpting.
Dough for modeling crafts without PVA glue for children
Give your kids an interesting and fun activity by preparing play dough and organizing a craft night. This material does not contain PVA glue, is completely safe for children and is easy to use.
Cooking time: 50 min.
Cooking time: 30 min.
Servings: 6.
Ingredients:
- Wheat flour – 400 gr.
- Salt – 200 gr.
- Water – 150 ml.
Cooking process:
1. Pour flour and salt into a bowl, pour in water.
2. Knead into a smooth dough. First mix the ingredients with a spoon, then switch to manual kneading.
3. When the dough becomes thick enough and stops sticking to your hands, transfer it to the countertop and knead it a little more with your hands. Then form a ball and wrap it in cling film. Let the dough rest for 20 minutes.
4. Then you can divide the dough into smaller parts and start modeling.
5. After the dough figures are ready, place them on a baking sheet and bake at a temperature of 95-120 degrees for 1-2 hours. Baking time will depend on how thick you want the dough to be.
How to prepare dough for making crafts with glue?
There are many recipes and methods for preparing salt dough for crafts. Which one to choose for yourself, decide for yourself. We suggest trying the version containing glue. Figures made from this dough will be stronger.
Cooking time: 35 min.
Cooking time: 35 min.
Servings: 4.
Ingredients:
- Wheat flour – 250 gr.
- Salt – 250 gr.
- Water – 0.75 tbsp.
- PVA glue – 1 tbsp.
Cooking process:
1. Prepare and measure the required amount of all ingredients.
2. Add salt and flour to a bowl and stir.
3. Pour cold water into the bowl in portions and stir.
4. Lastly, add PVA glue.
5. Knead the dough to a uniform consistency.It should be dense and easily come off your hands. You can start sculpting.
Plastic salted dough for modeling with starch
Salted dough with starch turns out to be very plastic; even very small parts can be made from it. Kneading it is not difficult, and the necessary ingredients can be found in any kitchen.
Cooking time: 30 min.
Cooking time: 30 min.
Servings: 20.
Ingredients:
- Wheat flour – 250 gr.
- Salt – 250 gr.
- Starch – 120 gr.
- Water – 200 ml.
Cooking process:
1. First mix the bulk ingredients: salt, flour and starch.
2. Pour dry ingredients into a bowl.
3. Pour water into the bowl in small portions and knead the dough.
4. Knead the dough with your hands until it has a homogeneous consistency and roll it into a log.
5. Excellent material for home modeling is ready.
How to mix salted colored play dough?
Play dough can be prepared at home. And to make this activity even more fun and interesting, paint the mass in different colors using dye.
Cooking time: 50 min.
Cooking time: 30 min.
Servings: 4.
Ingredients:
- Wheat flour – 250 gr.
- Salt – 130 gr.
- Water – 120 ml.
- Gelatin – 10 gr.
- Citric acid – 10 g.
- Vegetable oil – 60 ml.
- Gouache paint – 6 pcs.
Cooking process:
1. Pour water into a saucepan, heat it and add gelatin. Reduce heat to low.
2. Next, add paint, vegetable oil, salt and citric acid to the gelatin mass.
3. Lastly, add flour and stir until all lumps disappear. Remove the pan from the heat.
4. Roll the dough into a ball and cool.
5. Prepare dough in other colors in the same way and you can start sculpting funny figures.
How to prepare salted play dough with citric acid?
Salt dough is great for modeling. You can easily make it at home and rest assured that it is non-toxic and natural. This dough is a little like plasticine, which children will undoubtedly like.
Cooking time: 80 min.
Cooking time: 30 min.
Servings: 4.
Ingredients:
- Wheat flour – 250 gr.
- Warm water – 250 ml.
- Salt – 130 gr.
- Vegetable oil – 2 tbsp.
- Citric acid – 1 tbsp.
- Food coloring - optional.
Cooking process:
1. Place all ingredients in a saucepan and place over low heat.
2. Stir the mixture constantly, it will begin to thicken.
3. Continue stirring and simmering the dough over low heat until it begins to peel away from the walls.
4. Continue kneading the dough and drying it over low heat until it comes together into a homogeneous lump.
5. Then place the dough on the table or silicone mat, knead it vigorously with your hands until smooth. Wait until it cools completely, add food coloring and start modeling.
