Ohhhh... I found us some crafts to make that are so simple, altar bowls/ornaments here we come. Check out this salt dough recipe... The materials needed to start dough making are very inexpensive, the majority of which you will probably have in your kitchen cupboard. A wide variety of moulds, cutters, knives are available from most stores. And you can use many objects that you probably have lying around the house as templates or texture makers. SALT DOUGH RECIPE: 2 cups of Plain Flour 1 cup of table salt 1 cup of water OPTIONAL 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil (makes it a little easier to knead) 1 tablespoon of wallpaper paste (gives the mixture more elasticity) 1 tablespoon of lemon juice (makes the finished product harder) METHOD Put plain flour, salt and any, or all, of the optional ingredients into a mixing bowl and gradually add the water, mixing to soft dough. This should be neither too sticky, in which case add more flour, nor too dry, in which case add more water. When mixed remove from the bowl, place on a flat surface and knead for 10 minutes to help create a smooth texture. If possible it is best to let the dough stand for approximately twenty minutes before beginning a project. Unused dough can be stored in the fridge, in an airtight container or cling film, for up to a week. Children always love making models, and as long as you don’t add wallpaper paste all of the ingredients are natural. So if they are tempted to put it in their mouths, all it will do is taste incredibly salty. DRYING The drying of your work can either be done naturally in the open air, or it can be baked in an oven. However it is not recommended that you have your oven hotter than 100C (200F/Gas Mark 1/4) as this can cause unsightly bubbles and cracks in your pastry. Personally, I tend to start at 50C and after 30 minutes increase to 100C. The drying time needed for each piece varies according to size and thickness, but an average time for natural drying is 30-48 hours, whilst oven times are generally reduced to 3-4 hours. These figures are only offered as a rough guide and remember that both sides must be dried out. (See ‘A Few Tips’) When your model is dry, turn off the oven and leave it inside to cool down. ancientnile.co.uk/saltdough.php Check these crafts out that can be made using this recipe... pinterest/tiamet/salt-dough-crafts/
Posted on: Sun, 08 Sep 2013 05:24:39 +0000
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