dont insects eat them since they are made using flour?how do u prevent this?
how do I make strawberries out of playdough. does anyone know any websites that gives instructions on how to make them perfectly? if I make the strawberries now can I keep it until december?
2007-09-05 01:47:18 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
I've had some since 1977. Sealing the painted project does the trick. Strawberries out of playdoh? I'm not sure they'll keep. They'll probably just get crumbly. I'd go with salt-dough or some type of air dry in order to keep them. If you're wanting molds, you might check out places that sell candy molds.
2007-09-05 04:25:24 · answer #1 · answered by R C 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have unsealed ones that are decades old. I believe *high* salt content makes them less tasty for vermin.
I've kept them wrapped in plain tissue storage, not in air-tight containers.
I also have some gingerbread ornaments that have been in a tin about 25 years now. These are not high-salt. They still smell strongly of ginger.
I only make strawberries of fabric filled with emery for needlework. They don't attract bugs. One circle of fabric can be used for three strawberries.
2007-09-05 05:34:55 · answer #2 · answered by h_brida 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My mom made ornament out of salt dough over 20 years ago and they are still good. Make sure you spray with a clear coat after you paint them..
2007-09-12 18:37:34 · answer #3 · answered by mia m 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It does depend on your house. In my mothers rather moist house the salt dough figurine went soft and moldy in two years.
If you live in an area that is wet or in a house where you have things going moldy all the time, do not use salt dough, but go for the clay that hardens in the air or polymer clay that can be baked in the kitchen oven, like fimo.
2007-09-05 06:46:06 · answer #4 · answered by Willeke 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have ornaments made by my Grandma in 1976 that are in perfect condition. Mine are not coated with anything, but you could use a waterproof sealant.
2007-09-05 05:13:14 · answer #5 · answered by detailgirl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
after some time i think they may start to decay. But adding a layer of clear varnish all over the object on top of the acrylic paint should prevent this
2016-04-03 04:35:42 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You varnish them with at least one coat of varnish. NOTHING will eat them after that unless they're really hungry.
2007-09-05 01:54:44 · answer #7 · answered by Resident Heretic 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋