How to DIY Dinosaur Fossils in House

Dinosaurs are fascinating. These ancient creatures were huge and mysterious with ties to modern birds. There are endless things to learn about dinosaurs, but if you want something more palpable to indulge your dinosaur interest, then try DIY dinosaur fossils. It is easy to make dinosaur skeletons for kids at home. Just follow this simple tutorial to get started.

What You Need for DIY Dinosaur Fossils

Making your own dinosaur fossils is easy and fun. All you need is a basic salt dough. Salt dough is commonly used as a molding toy for children. It can be made with ingredients you probably already have in your house. It is safe to play with and very easy to manipulate. That is why this is a project perfect for dinosaur lovers of all ages.

For a salt dough to make your dinosaur fossils at home, you will need the following ingredients.

• 1 1/4 cups salt
• 5 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 cups water
• Small toy dinosaurs

This basic recipe will yield enough dough for about 10 fossils. However, the number of fossils will depend on the size. It is easy to double this recipe to make larger batches. You will need the small dinosaur toys to make the impression of the fossil in the dough. Smaller is often better, and it is important to have different shapes in order to make different fossils. Be sure to pick ones that you do not mind getting dirty to continue with the project.

How to Make Dinosaur Skeletons for Kids

Start by mixing the salt and flour in a bowl. Then, add the water. Knead the dough thoroughly. You may want to start with a spoon because the dough will initially be sticky. As it starts to form, you will want to switch to kneading by hand in order to create a smooth texture. More water can be added if the dough is too dry. If the dough is too wet, you may add more flour until you reach the desired consistency. You will know the dough is ready to be used when it is easy to manipulate and looks like a bread dough.

When the dough is ready, roll some into a ball. Then, flatten out the ball so you can use it as a canvas for your fossil. At this point, you can use the dinosaur toys to make an impression on the dough. Simply press the toy into the dough. If you do not like the way it looks, you may roll up the dough and press it out again.

To harden your dough, you may let your fossils air dry for several days. However, you can also speed up the process by baking your dough in the oven. Put the fossils on a cookie sheet. Bake the fossils at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. This should harden your fossils enough for further play or display.

DIY Dinosaur Fossils and Beyond

Salt dough fossils are just one way to express your love of dinosaurs. After you make dinosaur skeletons for kids, check out My Dinosaurs. My Dinosaurs has many dinosaur products of varying sizes. Shop today to find something larger to celebrate your love of dinosaurs.