How to preserve clay paw print

How do I keep paw print keepsake?

Mix the salt, flour, and water in a bowl until it becomes firm. Knead the dough for 30 seconds and then cut individual circles with a cup. Press your dogs paw into the salt dough and use a straw/pen cap to make a small hole at the top. Bake at 200 degrees in the oven for 2-3 hours or until completely dry.

How do you harden clay paw prints?

Place your print in a clean, ungreased baking dish and place in your preheated oven or toaster oven to bake for 20 minutes. The print will not look any different after it is baked properly. Baking simply “sets” the impression so it is permanently preserved.

How can I save my dogs paw print?

Washable body paints or finger paints will likely work best and won’t cost too much. Tempera or water-based paints are also good as they tend to be non-toxic. From there, just dip your dog’s paw in the paint, then gently press it onto a sturdy paper for a couple of seconds. Lift the paw straight up and wash it.

Can you turn a clay paw print into a tattoo?

I just want a simple black paw prints that is in the clay. Take in a photo of the paw print . The tattoo artist can exactly copy it into transfer paper and make a stencil then the stencil is applied to your skin, leaves the outline and the tattoo artist will fill the paw print in. They do this all the time.