If you are looking for a last minute Father’s Day gift your kids can make, this Dad Rocks Paperweight is it! It’s fun to make, uses very few supplies, and there’s a very high probability you already have everything on hand to make this.
Why dad and the kids will love this project
Kids love to be outside, and adore creating. Send the kids out in the yard to gather some small pebbles, or if you have pea gravel that’s perfect! Pull out some salt, flour, and water and you are ready to make this great Father’s Day gift that Dad will cherish. The perfect keepsake he can take to work that’s easily customizable!
Pair this paperweight with a sweet printable Father’s Day card that kids can color in themselves.
Supplies you will need
Find the full printable instructions and ingredients list at the end of this post.
How to make this Dad Rocks Paperweight
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
- Mix flour, salt, and water together in a bowl. If the dough is too sticky add small
amounts of flour until it is doughy and pliable. Be careful not to add too much as the dough will dry out and your creation will crack.
- Shape a piece of the dough into a ball in your hands. Place the ball on the cookie sheet and flatten to about ½″ thickness.
- Carefully select pieces of pea gravel to spell out “DAD ROCKS”. Press them firmly but gently into the salt dough.
- Bake your paperweight for 2-2.5 hours until completely dry.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool before handling or removing from cookie sheet.
- Optional: You can spray your creation with an acrylic sealer or paint it with a clear coat sealer.
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Dad Rocks Paperweight
Make dad a fun salt dough paperweight for Father’s Day. Make a great, and useful gift for dad!
Supplies
- ¼ cup salt
- ½ cup flour
- ¼ cup water
- bowl
- cookie sheet
- ½ cup pea gravel
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees F.
- Mix flour, salt, and water together in a bowl. If the dough is too sticky add small amounts of flour until it is doughy and pliable. Be careful not to add too much as the dough will dry out and your creation will crack.
- Shape a piece of the dough into a ball in your hands. Place the ball on the cookie sheet and flatten to about ½″ thickness.
- Carefully select pieces of pea gravel to spell out “DAD ROCKS”. Press them firmly but gently into the salt dough.
- Bake your paperweight for 2-2.5 hours until completely dry.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool before handling or removing from cookie sheet.
- Optional: You can spray your creation with acrylic sealer or paint it with a clear coat sealer.
This post was originally published on this blog on June 18, 2010 and has since been updated with new photos.
