Salt dough

It can be used to make ornaments and sculptures, and can be dried in conventional[1] and microwave ovens.

[1] Properly mixed salt dough does not crumble or crack.

It is dense and hence heavy, which can cause problems in making large pieces.

Complex sculptures can be made with basic tools.

[4] Salt dough sculptures range from such simple shapes as those of apples, leaves, and mushrooms to more intricate ones, such as trees and animals.