How Do You Make Tea Leaf Dough?
Tea leaf dough is a type of salt dough that works well for making beads or other small items that have a natural appearance. The tiny bits of tea leaves make the finished products almost look like they’re made out of stone. This is a good dough for children to make because it doesn’t have to be cooked over the stove and it can air-dry, so you don’t have to worry about kids using the oven. Step 1 Mix 4 tbsp. of flour, 1 tbsp. of salt, and 1 tbsp. of water in a bowl. Step 2 Add as many tea leaves or flower petals as you can without the dough getting crumbly. Start with about 1 tsp. tea leaves and see how the dough responds. Step 3 Using your hands, gather the mixture up into a ball and dump it out onto a floured surface. Step 4 Knead the dough until it’s smooth and supple. Step 5 Create your sculptures, ornaments, beads or artwork. When you have finished, find a spot for your masterpieces to dry. They’ll have to dry for about 48 hours, so choose somewhere that’s safe. Step 6 Paint or lac
