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How do you make craft dough that you can fire/cook and then varnish?

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Y0rkshirelass · 12/03/2007 09:14

The only 'recipes' I can find on google are for dough that stays soft (like play dough).
Can anyone tell me how to make the craft modelling dough that you can use like clay? I'm sure we used to make models with it as kids and then bung it in the oven to harden.
Also what are the best type of paint & varnish to use to decorate once dry?
Thanks

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Mumbojumbo · 12/03/2007 09:18

Found this - any good?

Salt Dough?fun for all ages!
Note: there are many variations on this simple recipe. Our advice is to experiment until you get exactly what you want.

Ingredients
4 cups flour
1 cup salt
1-1/2 cups hot water (from tap)
2 teaspoons vegetable oil (optional)

Mix the salt and flour together, then gradually add the water until the dough becomes elastic. (Some recipes call for 2 teaspoons of vegetable oil at this point.) If your mixture turns out too sticky, simply add more flour. If it turns out too crumbly, simply add more water. Knead the dough until it?s a good consistency?then get out rolling pins, cups, bowls, straws, cookie cutters, plastic utensils, and let the fun begin!

If you want colored dough, mix food coloring, powdered drink mix, or paint into the water before adding it to the dry ingredients. Or you can paint your creations after baking them at 200 degrees. Baking times will vary depending on the size and thickness of the object, but make sure that all of it is hard. If the dough starts to darken before cooking is complete, cover with aluminum foil. Painted keepsakes will need to be sealed on all sides with clear varnish or polyurethane spray.

You can store your salt dough in a sealed container in the refrigerator, but usually not more than a couple of days.

CODalmighty · 12/03/2007 09:19

dont
it alwasy loks like dried out snot

PandaG · 12/03/2007 09:21

I varnish children's projects with PVA glue diluted 50/50 with water.

Y0rkshirelass · 12/03/2007 09:22

dried out snot LOL!

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Y0rkshirelass · 12/03/2007 09:23

thanks for the recipe Mumbojumbo, will try that, and pva glue is a good idea PandaG.

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sauce · 12/03/2007 09:23

Pottery has to be fired at 1000°C. I think this salt dough would probably go mouldy or worse after a few weeks. Good for Something-To-Do, though.

Y0rkshirelass · 12/03/2007 14:11

Do you think it would go mouldy, sauce? I'm sure I had an ornament made of this stuff and it lasted years.

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PandaG · 13/03/2007 08:12

we've still got Christmas decs the children made 4 or 5 years ago and they are still fine. I thinkl the trick is to fire them in a very low oven overnight, to ensure they are thoroughly dried

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