Free DIY Project Sunday: Dough Dolls

If you grew up in the 1970's you probably made these in school during art class.  I found this lovely vintage book from 1975 with poems about friendship and along the way they have tucked in a number of wonderful craft projects.  Here is the one Markets of Sunshine Etsy Team is sharing with you today.  How to make dough dolls a tradition you can bake.

Dough art, as ancient as bread making itself, can be a wonderfully relaxing and satisfying hobby.

Friends will appreciate a home-baked gift meant to be kept and treasured, not eaten.

 

The recipe is a simple one. 

Let's get started!

Ingredients List:

4 cups of flour

1 cup of salt

1 3/4 cup water

Mix these 3 ingredients together for 7 or 8 minutes.  Get a melon scoop size ball and make the head.  Line a cookie sheet with wax paper and place the ball on it at the top of the tray.

Make a body out of foil and shape to form a dress or shirt and pants.

Make arms and legs and set in place.

 

Now roll a piece of dough with a rolling pin in a thin square.  Cut articles of clothing from this and attach onto the doll with a few drops of water. 

Add as many different layers of this dough 'clothing' as you wish, making sure to apply a few drops of water between the layers.  If you want to add color use food coloring.

Roll a tiny ball for the nose and force a bit of dough through a garlic press for hair.

Form the eyes and mouth with a straw or wooden dowel.

Add checks with a sharp knife.

Buttons added with the end of a straw.

Brush the parts you wish to be browned with canned milk. 

Set the oven on 275 degrees

Bake for 1 to 2 hours

Remove when hardened and let cool.

Varnish the back as well as the front to repel moisture.

You're Done!

 

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