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Salt Dough Votive – Quick and Easy!

November 23, 2015

I have been “sitting” on this craft since last year can you believe – we made these super easy and simple Salt Dough Votives last year! They are great for Kids Diwali Craft or for Christmas… or simply because you want to brighten up the deep dark gloomy winter months. And finally, I get the chance to share these with you today (and yes, you will simply have to save them as a Diwali Craft next year! Sorry). As you know we are great fan of Salt Dough (and have TONS of Salt Dough Craft Ideas for you here) – salt dough is inexpensive to make, uses simple materials and is just so so versatile. For me, I associate many a happy childhood crafting memory with salt dough and feel it is a super craft to do with kids.
simple saltdough crafts - votives for Diwali or Christmas

To make these super simple Salt Dough Votives, you will need:

  • 2 parts flour (plain)
  • 1 part salt
  • UP TO one part water
  • A tealight
  • gems/ beads/ paint to decorate

I say one **part** flour, as it doesn’t matter how big or small your “part” is. You can use an egg cup for a small amount, or a big glass for a HUGE amount (e.g. crafting in the class room). What matters is the RELATIVE AMOUNT. So make a lot or a little depending on what you have planned!

How To Makeย Salt Dough Votives:

Lots more WONDERFUL Salt Dough DIY ideas (for all seasons) to browse here:

Salt Dough Craft Ideas for Kids - such a fun, inexpensive and versatile craft material

 

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Filed Under: Christmas, Gifts That Kids Can Make, Kids Craft, salt dough 10 Comments

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  1. Johanna @ Green Gourmet Giraffe says

    November 23, 2015 at 12:20 pm

    fantastic idea – we have so many little beads hanging around that I am sure we could make a lovely colourful candle holder

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    • Red Ted Art says

      November 23, 2015 at 12:25 pm

      Wonderful! Pleased to hear it ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
  2. Leah says

    December 14, 2015 at 4:03 am

    Thanks for the fun idea. I’m going to use these in my second grade classroom as holiday gifts that the students will make for their parents. What happened when you put the salt dough votive in the oven? Did the beads melt? Thanks!

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    • Red Ted Art says

      December 14, 2015 at 10:11 am

      If it is at low heat (50-80C) they are fine ๐Ÿ™‚

      Reply
      • Leah says

        December 15, 2015 at 3:34 am

        Thank you. How long did you put it in the oven?

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        • Anonymous says

          September 29, 2018 at 8:03 pm

          I think that about 45 minutes to an hour should suffice

          Reply
  3. veronica bellotti says

    July 20, 2018 at 6:27 am

    Can you paint before the dough before it is dry please?

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    • Red Ted Art says

      July 20, 2018 at 8:40 am

      I think it is better to paint afterwards.. you CAN add paint or food dye TO the dough beforehand – like here https://www.redtedart.com/easy-salt-dough-keepsakes-shell-pendants/ but sometimes it needs a varnish afterwards

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      • Anonymous says

        July 22, 2018 at 3:48 pm

        Thank you, having a practice run tomorrow ready to start the next day,Pendant, key rings, braclets theme for this coming week.

        Reply
        • Red Ted Art says

          July 28, 2018 at 11:34 am

          Enjoy!

          Reply

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