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.
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 Make Salt Dough Votives:
Lots more WONDERFUL Salt Dough DIY ideas (for all seasons) to browse here:
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fantastic idea – we have so many little beads hanging around that I am sure we could make a lovely colourful candle holder
Wonderful! Pleased to hear it 🙂
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!
If it is at low heat (50-80C) they are fine 🙂
Thank you. How long did you put it in the oven?
I think that about 45 minutes to an hour should suffice
Can you paint before the dough before it is dry please?
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
Thank you, having a practice run tomorrow ready to start the next day,Pendant, key rings, braclets theme for this coming week.
Enjoy!