Salt Dough Ornaments
Salt Dough Ornament Recipe
Ingredients:
2 cups flour
1 cup salt
1 cup water
Directions:
1. Mix salt and flour in large bowl.
2. Add in half the water, then gradually add the remaining water.
3. Knead until the dough is smooth, this can take up to 10 minutes. If dough is too runny add more flour.
4. For flat dough ornaments roll out the dough on baking paper Or be creative and make your own shapes!
Create:
Use cookie cutters, play dough molds, jello molds, clay molds etc to create some designs! Dust dough with flour and begin to add details to the ornaments with a toothpick, popsicle stick, and knife.
Don't Forget:
Use a straw to make a hole so you can hang the ornament.
Baking: Time varies based on thickness of ornament.
Temperature: 325 degrees
Time: 1 1/2 hours - 2 hours or until dry
Decorate: Let cool before you begin
Paint with acrylic paints
Glue on beads, buttons, sequins, lace, etc
Preservation: Making them last a long time
Coat with acrylic varnish when everything is dry or use some spray clear sealer.
|