Let's Make Dinosaur Fossils Using Coffee Ground Salt Dough 🦕

Join Cedar in this step-by-step tutorial as he shows you how to make realistic dinosaur fossils using a simple and natural material: coffee ground salt dough! 🦕☕

Materials Needed:
• Coffee grounds (used)
• All-purpose flour
• Salt
• Water
• Mixing bowl
• Rolling pin
• Dinosaur toy, plastic skeleton, or sea shells (for the imprints)
• Baking sheet
• Oven
• Paints (optional, for added realism)

Steps 1 Prepare the Salt Dough:
o Mix 1/2 cup of coffee grounds, 2 cups of all-purpose flour, and 1 cup of salt in a bowl.
o Gradually add water (about 1 cup) and knead the mixture until you get a smooth dough. Adjust water as needed.
o The coffee grounds give the dough a natural, earthy color.

Step 2 Create Fossil Imprints:
o Roll out the dough on a flat surface using a rolling pin.
o Press your dinosaur toy or plastic skeleton firmly into the dough to create fossil imprints.
o You can also use leaves or other textured objects for variety.

Step 3 Shape Your Fossils:
o Cut around the imprints to create fossil shapes (bones, footprints, etc.).
o Smooth the edges with your fingers.

Step 4 Bake:
o Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C).
o Place the fossils on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
o Bake for 1-2 hours or until hardened. Keep an eye on them to avoid burning. The amount of time needed to bake depends on the size and thickness of your fossils.

Step 5 Let Them Cool:
o Allow the fossils to cool completely before handling.

Step 6 Paint (Optional):
o If you want to add more realism, paint the fossils using acrylic paints.
o Use earthy tones like brown, gray, and black to mimic ancient fossils.

Step 7 Display and Educate:
o Arrange your coffee ground salt dough fossils on a display board or in a sandbox.
o Share interesting facts about dinosaurs and fossils in your video to engage your viewers!

Remember, this is a fantastic project for kids, teachers, or anyone fascinated by prehistoric creatures. So channel your inner paleontologist and let’s make some awesome dinosaur fossils! 🌿🦖

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