To create fossil dough and use it to make craft fossils, you can follow a simple process using basic ingredients, as described in the reference. This method results in hardened shapes resembling fossils.
Making Dough for Craft Fossils
The initial step involves combining the core ingredients that form the dough.
- Combine salt, flour, and water in a small bowl or dish. Mix these ingredients together until a dough forms.
Crafting Your Fossils
Once the dough is ready, you'll shape it and prepare it for baking.
- Shape the Dough: When the dough has formed, pinch off small fistfuls. Shape each piece into flattened rounds, aiming for a size and shape similar to a cookie.
- Prepare Multiple Shapes: Repeat step two with each dinosaur (or object you intend to use to create an impression). This suggests making a separate flattened dough round for each fossil you plan to create.
- Bake to Dry: Bake your shaped dough pieces at 200° Fahrenheit until they are completely dry and hardened. This process transforms the soft dough into rigid, fossil-like objects.
This process allows you to create simple, durable craft "fossils" using a homemade dough mixture.
