Materials:

• Flour
• Salt
• Oil
• Water
• Cream of Tartar
• Measuring Cups and Spoons
• Dried Beans
• Parchment or Waxed Paper
• Rolling Pin
• Plastic Knife

Salt Dough Recipe:
2 cups of Flour
1/2 cup of Salt
1 Tbsp. Oil
Approx 1/2 – 1 Cup of Water
3 tsp. Cream of Tartar

Step 1: Gather the materials listed above.

Step 2: Mix your salt dough. Place the flour, salt, oil, and cream of tartar in a bowl and mix them. Gradually add water while mixing and kneading until a cohesive dough is formed.

Step 3: Tear a small piece of parchment paper to use as your placemat.

Step 4: Roll out the dough on the parchment paper. Your dough should be at least ¾” thick. Trim the edges if desired to create the shape you want.

Step 5: Create the mosaic! Push beans into the dough. Be sure to push the beans deep enough so they embed into the dough. If you would like to hang your mosaic, at this stage use a pencil to poke a hole at the top of your mosaic.

Step 6: Allow the dough to dry.

Ideas to take the salt dough mosaic to the next level:

• Painting: Once the dough is dry, paint the mosaic with acrylic paints. This can add vibrancy and detail to your design, allowing you to highlight specific areas or create intricate patterns.
• Mixed Media: Incorporate other materials such as beads, sequins, or small stones into the design. This can add texture and visual interest, making the mosaic more dynamic.
• Framing: Create a decorative frame for your mosaic using additional salt dough or other materials like wood or cardboard. This can give your artwork a finished, polished look.