These microwave salt dough trucks are super fun to make, and super fun to play with! Salt dough is the easiest dough to make with kids. Just 3 ingredients and you are on you way to endless creations! This post contains an affiliate link.

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The best part about having a little caboose at the end of our family is that I get to re-visit some of the fun crafts that I made with his big brothers when they were his age! I stumbled across this salt dough turtle in Aaron’s special box that we made ten years ago.

Yes, we still have it! Aaron loved it and kept in his room for years. Salt dough is so easy to make, and can be molded into just about anything.

Mac’s favorite things are trucks. Fire trucks are at the top of the list, closely followed by construction trucks. We made a set of trucks that he can bring wherever he goes. We might even add magnets to the back so that he can arrange them on the refrigerator.

How fun is it to be able to MAKE your own toys? That’s exactly what salt dough lets kids do!

toddler rolling out salt dough with rolling pin

How to Dry Salt Dough In The Microwave

You can let salt dough air dry or bake it, but microwaving it is the fastest way to dry the dough.

His favorite cookie cutters can be purchased here.

Every microwave is different and, depending on the thickness of the dough, the cook times are different. If your dough is thick, it’s a great idea to poke a few holes in it using a toothpick so that it doesn’t bubble while drying.

Cooking Times

Aaron’s turtle took abut 6 minutes to cook through, but these little trucks were nice and dry after about 30 seconds on each side plus an additional 10 seconds.

How to Paint Salt Dough

If you want a sturdy toy that will last the test of time you are going to want to seal it. We’ve found that painting it with acrylic paint works great, followed by a coat of mod podge to seal the paint. You can also spray the finished project with clear spray paint if you do not have mod podge.

WARNING: always keep salt dough creations out of reach of dogs as it is hazardous to their health if swallowed.

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Microwave Salt Dough Trucks

These microwave salt dough trucks are super fun to make and super fun to play with!

Prep Time1 min

Active Time15 mins

dry paint20 mins

Total Time36 mins

Keyword: playdough, salt dough

Yield: vehicles

Cost: Under $5

Equipment

microwave

Materials

1 cup flour
1/2 cup salt
1/2 cup water
rolling pin
cookie cutters
microwave safe plate
acrylic craft paint
paint brush
mod podge

Instructions

Mix flour, salt and water until a soft dough forms.
Roll dough on a floured surface until it is about 1/4" thick.
Cut out shapes with cookie cutters.
Microwave 4 at a time for 30 seconds on each side.
If shapes are still soft, microwave an additional 10 seconds on each side until hardened, but not brown.
Paint with acrylic craft paint. Let dry.
Seal with mod podge. Let dry.