Description
Create your own calming worry stones with this easy DIY recipe using simple household ingredients. These handcrafted stones are perfect for stress relief and can be customized with your favorite colors and sparkly glitter for a personalized touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 2 parts all-purpose flour
- 2 parts salt
Wet Ingredients
- 1 part warm water
Add-ins
- Gel food coloring (your choice)
- Sparkly glitter (fine or chunky, optional)
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt until they’re perfectly blended to create a consistent base for your dough.
- Add Water Gradually: Slowly pour in the warm water while mixing continuously to form a dough. Adjust by adding more water if the dough feels too dry or more flour if it’s sticky, aiming for a smooth, kneadable texture.
- Add Color: Choose your favorite gel food coloring and add a few drops to the dough, then knead thoroughly until the color is evenly incorporated and the dough is vibrant and smooth.
- Incorporate Glitter: Optionally, sprinkle some glitter into the dough and knead until the glitter is evenly distributed, giving your worry stones a subtle sparkle.
- Shape Stones: Divide the dough into small pieces and shape each into ovals or pebble-like forms. Create a thumb indent in the center of each stone for that classic worry stone feel.
- Dry the Stones: Arrange your shaped stones on a parchment-lined tray and allow them to air-dry undisturbed for 24 to 48 hours, or until completely firm and dry to the touch.
Notes
- If you want the stones to dry faster, consider placing them near a sunny window or in a well-ventilated area.
- The thickness of each stone will affect drying time; thinner stones will dry quicker.
- You can customize colors by mixing different gel food colorings before kneading.
- For a smoother surface, gently sand the stones lightly once dry using fine-grit sandpaper.
- These worry stones are decorative and not edible, so keep away from small children who might put them in their mouths.
