Father’s Day is right around the corner and let’s face it, Dads can be hard to buy for. Over the years, I have found that an easy way to win over a dad’s heart and to show them we appreciate them is by gathering up the kids to create a homemade gift that he can use and proudly display at work or home. I was considering all of the options of what to create for the Dad in our lives this Father’s Day and I came up with something I believe will be useful, but cherished. An even bigger bonus is that kids can create it themselves, just for dad, or any other person in their lives.
Here’s how to make this Salt Dough trinket + coin dish. The best part is, you likely already have most of these items at home.
Here’s what you will need:
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup of salt
- ¾ cup-1 cup of water
- Mixing bowl + spoon
- Cookie sheet
- Parchment paper
- Acrylic paints
- Paint brush
Start by placing the flour, salt, and ¾ cup of water into your mixing bowl.
Mix it well until it forms into a ball and no longer sticks to the sides of the bowl.
If it seems dry and crumbly, add a small amount of water until everything combines together well. If it is too wet, add just a touch of flour. Once your dough is the perfect consistency, separate it into 4 different balls. This recipe will make enough to create four different trinket + coin dishes.
Take one of the balls and begin forming your dish. Turn the ball in your hands as you push out the middle, almost as if you are forming a pizza crust. (Top Left) Once your dough is about ¼” in thickness, place it on your surface and form the edge. You can do this by pinching the edges and moving your fingers upward, turning it as you go. (Top Right) Next, stabilize the edge of your dish by running your finger along the edge like above, smoothing it as you go. (Bottom Left)
Once you are done forming your dish, transfer it to a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper. (Bottom Right)
Bake it at 200 degrees for 2 hours until it is completely dry and baked.
Remove your dish from the oven and let it cool completely. The last, and most fun, step is to paint your dish. This can be as creative or simple as you want it to be.
Give the dad in your life a place to empty his pockets at the end of the day. This trinket + coin dish can hold change, keys, a wallet, or even candies.
Complete your gift for dad with this survey all about him! He is sure to enjoy reading about himself through the eyes of his kids.
Find your free printable here.
Happy Father's Day to all of the dads, grandpas, uncles, and brothers out there!
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