Salt Dough Calculator
Scale salt dough recipes by batch size with classic flour, salt, and water proportions for ornaments and crafts.
What Is Salt Dough?
Salt dough is a simple modeling mix made from flour, salt, and water. It is popular for ornaments, classroom crafts, and homemade jewelry because it is inexpensive and easy to shape.
Classic Salt Dough Ratios
The most common weight-based recipe uses equal parts flour and salt with about 5/8 parts water. By volume, many crafters use 1 cup flour, 1 cup salt, and roughly 3/8 cup water.
This calculator scales those ratios automatically. Enter one ingredient amount and get the rest of the batch instantly.
Related tools: Dough Hydration Calculator, Baking Pan Size Converter, and Cooking Measurement Converter.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best salt dough recipe ratio?
A reliable starting point is 1 part flour, 1 part salt, and 0.625 parts water by weight. Adjust slightly if the dough feels too dry or sticky.
How do I make salt dough?
Mix flour and salt, add water gradually, then knead for about 10 minutes until smooth. Store unused dough in an airtight container.
Can I bake salt dough ornaments?
Yes. Bake at low temperature (about 120 to 250°F) for several hours, then finish at a higher temperature briefly if you want a light golden color.
Why add wallpaper paste or starch?
Wallpaper paste makes dough more elastic for detailed shapes. Potato starch can produce a smoother finish for jewelry and fine ornaments.
How long does salt dough last?
Fresh dough keeps for a few days in an airtight container. Finished pieces last longer when fully dried and sealed with varnish or paint.
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