Materials:
plain flour
salt
tepid water
vegetable oil and wallpaper paste (optional )
mixing bowl
plastic bag or airtight container
rolling pin
baking sheet
large alphabet templates
craft knife
acrylic gesso
metallic high-gloss spray paint
Tip:
Make a large amount of dough (one batch at a time) before beginning project.
Steps:
- Choose letter style and enlarge at copy center to desired size (they should be 10 to 12 inches in height).
- Mix together two cups plain flour and one-cup salt. Slowly begin adding water until dough has a smooth, firm consistency. Don't add too much water as dough will become sticky and hard to work with. If desired, add one-tablespoon vegetable oil for suppleness and one-tablespoon wallpaper paste to give the dough elasticity.
- Remove dough from bowl and knead for about 10 minutes on a floured surface. Place dough in plastic bag or airtight container and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Roll it out to desired thickness (about 3/4 inch) and place letter template on top. Use a craft knife to cut out the shape. Keep excess dough for reuse and remove the template.
- Preheat oven to 250 degrees and bake for approximately six hours or until hard . Let cool completely.
- Apply two coats of gesso to seal the surface, allowing it to dry between each layer.
- Apply a coat of metallic paint and let dry well.
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