About This Project

A 5–160 minutes craft for ages 3–10, using supplies you likely already have β€” Wooden Spoons, Flour, and Paint Brushes.

GlueStick supports kids from setup to cleanup. After they choose a project, we guide them through gathering the supplies, making it, and cleaning up when they're done. We'll even help them share it safely with trusted family and friends.

Ad-free and kid-safe library β€” designed by a mom who wants kids to explore and create independently.

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    Find Supplies

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    A cartoon of Wooden Spoons
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    A cartoon of Flour
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    A cartoon of Paint Brushes
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    A cartoon of Water
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    A cartoon of Salt
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    A cartoon of Acrylic Paint
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    A cartoon of Mixing Bowls
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    Make Halloween Salt Dough Hand & Foot Prints

    Your creative buddy says:
    "I can't wait to make a project with you!"

    Heads up! Some supplies may trigger allergies. Check with a grown-up before using them.

    Step 1: Create Salt Dough

    May need grown-up help
    To make the salt dough, mix - 1 Cup Flour - 1/2 Cup Salt - 1/2 Cup Water in a large bowl until smooth.

    Step 2: Stamp & Bake

    HOT! Grown-up required May need grown-up help
    Stamp the dough with foot or hand. Using a butter knife, cut to desired shape. Bake at 200 degrees for 2 hours.

    Step 3: Paint

    Paint to your desired spooky character!
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    Clean up

    Put things away so your space is tidy for next time.

    Reminder, this project used supplies that may trigger allergies. Store them safely!

    Tidy up our space

    Put away our supplies

    Check off each supply when it is put away β€” and any clean-up tips underneath are done too. You might find a fun surprise!

    • A cartoon of Flour
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Water
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Salt
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Acrylic Paint
      Where they belong:
      • β€” Don't forget! Make sure all paint bottle lids are shut tight.
    • A cartoon of Wooden Spoons
      Where they belong:
    • A cartoon of Paint Brushes
      Where they belong:
      • β€” Don't forget! Rinse all the paint out of your paint brushes.
    • A cartoon of Mixing Bowls
      Where they belong:

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About the Author

Taylor Boley

Interior Designer and nanny by day with a passion for inspiring kids always! Taylor transforms everyday materials into magical projects that spark joy and imagination.

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