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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 minute
Active Time15 minutes
dry paint20 minutes
Total Time36 minutes
Keyword: playdough, salt dough
Yield: 12 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.
    ball of salt dough, rolling pin, cookie cutters on table
  • Roll dough on a floured surface until it is about 1/4" thick.
    child rolling out salt dough
  • Cut out shapes with cookie cutters.
    cutting out salt dough trucks with cookie cutter
  • Microwave 4 at a time for 30 seconds on each side.
    microwave salt dough on plate
  • 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.
    child painting salt dough trucks
  • Seal with mod podge. Let dry.
    finished salt dough truck

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Notes

Wrap any leftover dough in plastic wrap to use another day.
WARNING: always keep salt dough creations out of reach of dogs as it is hazardous to their health.