Store them wrapped in plastic wrap and then in a zipper plastic bag inside the refrigerator. Before using them, make sure they are back to room temperature. If they are a bit dry, just add a bit of water and knead.
Q. Can you use plain flour instead of all purpose flour for salt dough?
Salt Dough Ingredients There are only 3 ingredients to salt dough, flour and salt and then warm water added to create the dough. We recommend Plain (All Purpose Flour) as if you use self-raising flour it does what it says and rises when it’s baking.
Q. Why did my salt dough puff up?
There are two reasons why it will puff up. If the oven is at a too hot a temperature – you need to make sure it is as low as possible. It may also puff up if you have used self-raising flour instead of plain or all-purpose flour.
Q. Do you bake or air dry salt dough?
Instead of air drying the uncoloured salt dough pieces, you can bake them in a conventional oven at 93°C (200°F). The drying time depends on the thickness and size of the pieces. It can be as short as 30 minutes for small and flat pieces to several hours for bigger, thicker ones.
Q. What paint is best for salt dough?
Acrylic paints
Q. Does salt dough go Mouldy?
When dry, salt dough becomes tough and durable, but if left untreated it will absorb moisture and eventually go moldy.
Q. How long does salt dough last in the fridge?
Salt dough is best used when fresh. However you can wrap in cling film and refrigerate for up to 3 days. It can become a little ‘wet’ if kept like this and you may need to add flour.
Q. What can you seal salt dough with?
Modge podge works great as a sealer and you can also buy craft varnish (glossy or mat) to seal dough. On its own will last up for a long time without sealing too, if you handle it properly! Sealing will add a nice look to them though, especially if you want them to be glossy.
Q. How long do salt dough ornaments last?
If you preserve your ornaments properly, salt dough can last for years. I have some dough ornaments from my childhood, so they would be at least 35 years old. They are still in great condition and there’s been no disintegration whatsoever!
Q. How do you know when salt dough ornaments are done?
Keep kneading and adding more flour (if you need it) until it’s nice and smooth and only slightly sticky. I kneaded mine for about five minutes. You’ll know it’s done with it’s firm and you can press it down and leave smooth imprint like the third photo.
Q. Can you seal salt dough with nail polish?
Have your nail polish open and ready as well as your ornaments easily reachable because once you pour the nail polish you will have to work quickly. Lay out a towel/rag for the ornaments to dry on after you dip them in the nail polish. Gently pour the color or colors of nail polish you want to use into your bin.
Q. Can you use foil for salt dough ornaments?
1. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
Q. What do I do if my salt dough is too sticky?
Mix together into a large bowl and knead it until smooth and stretchy. This last part is important otherwise the dough remains sticky and quite granular from the salt. If it is still too sticky add a bit more flour, if too dry and crumbly then add a tiny touch more water.
Q. How do I make homemade salt dough?
Directions
- Mix flour and salt together in a bowl.
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
- Form dough into desired shapes and arrange on a baking sheet.
- Bake in the preheated oven until dry and hard, about 2 hours.
Q. Does salt dough ornaments attract bugs?
You don’t want your ornaments to attract bugs. Properly sealed, a salt-clay ornament will last for years. To make a large number of delicate miniature ornaments, press salt dough into flexible silicone candy molds and let it air-dry.
