Salt Dough Thumbprint Heart

by Diane Ensign Homan

A super simple and super cute craft for Valentines or Mothers Day. Use salt dough clay and a thumb to create an adorable pendant.

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First start by making salt dough with 1 part salt, 1 part flour, and 2 parts warm water (if you want clearer measurements, click through to my blog). You'll need to knead your dough until it's smooth.

Roll the dough out, then cut with a heart cookie cutter.

Now get your little one to press their thumbs into the sides of the heart. Once that's done, you'll bake your hearts at 250 degrees for 2-3 hours, or until they feel hard to the touch.

You can paint your hearts, or leave them as they are. If you put a hole in the side, they make an excellent pendant or keychain.

For more great ideas and a clear salt dough recipe, click through to my blog below. Happy crafting!

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Mis26270815 on Jun 25, 2017

Would like directions for clear salt clay

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Mis26270815 on Jun 25, 2017

Love working with salt dough.Once made set of elaborate Christmas ornaments. Need the recipe fit clear dough.

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Joa33836745 on Nov 17, 2021

Yes I would

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- Joa33836745 on Nov 17, 2021
  
  I would like the the recipe
  
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