Salt Dough Ornaments

[kitkat]

Do I have to varnish salt dough ornaments after painting? If so, how many layers and how long does it typically take to dry? Thanks!

[KSDC]

I usually spray mine with a clear enamel. It comes in a spray paint can. One coat seems to be enough. It seals them and gives them a nice shine.

[Maggie]

I've never sprayed mine and there are some on my tree that are over 10 years old and they are fine. It would give it a nice shine though I might try it.

[Blackcat31]

I usually spray mine with a clear enamel. It comes in a spray paint can. One coat seems to be enough. It seals them and gives them a nice shine.

I do this as well. Makes them shiny and pretty

[finsup]

I spray mine (just one coat) or one year used clear nailpolish because it was all I had (and let's just say my planning was awful ). Not sure how many coats of varnish, I would think 2 at the most would be plenty.

[KSDC]

Forgot to answer how long to dry. I usually spray mine after the kids go home. Hate the idea of using aerosols around the munchkins. So, they dry overnight. But, honestly, it dries very quickly. Maybe 30 minutes?

[kitkat]

Thanks everyone. I don't know why I am always scrambling to get parent gifts done. I know Christmas is coming, yet it always seems to get here way quicker than I planned!

[Wednesday!]

I spray mine with a sealer. I think they look nicer.

[wonderfullisa]

I do a layer or two of Mod Podge. No aerosol, dries quickly. I like how much smoother they feel versus the unfinished.

[kitkat]

I do a layer or two of Mod Podge. No aerosol, dries quickly. I like how much smoother they feel versus the unfinished.

Great idea! I tried this on 2 and liked how it looked, so I did all of them with Mod Podge.