Rainbow Salt Dough Sculptures
Create, bake, and paint colorful salt dough creations. This activity enhances fine motor control and allows for permanent keepsake art.
- Takes
- 1 hr
- Your setup
- 10 min prep
- Ages
- Ages 4–7
- Mess
- Some mess
- Cost
- $
- Where
- Indoors
How to do it
- 1Mix flour and salt in a bowl. Slowly add water until a firm dough forms. Knead for 5 minutes.
- 2Divide the dough and mix in different food colorings for vibrant colors.
- 3Roll out the dough (about 1/4 inch thick) and use cookie cutters or hands to sculpt figures, animals, or ornaments.
- 4Bake the sculptures at 250°F (120°C) for 2–3 hours, or until hardened. Allow to cool completely.
- 5Once cooled, paint the sculptures with acrylic paints and seal if desired.
What they're practising
- Fine Motor Skills
- Tactile Exploration
- Creativity
- Following Multi-Step Directions