Description
Create delightful galaxy-themed ornaments with baking soda and cornstarch, perfect for personal gifts or holiday decor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup water
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Cookie cutters (star, moon, and any other desired shapes)
- Rolling pin
- Parchment paper
- Thin string or twine for hanging
- Optional: glitter for extra sparkle
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, mix together the baking soda and cornstarch. Gradually add water and stir until well-blended. Cook over medium heat until it thickens, about 5-7 minutes.
- Divide the dough and add food coloring, kneading until fully incorporated.
- Roll out the dough to 1/4 inch thickness and cut out shapes with cookie cutters. Place on parchment paper.
- Allow ornaments to dry for at least 24 hours or place in a low oven for quicker drying.
- Once dried, sprinkle with glitter and thread string or twine for hanging.
Notes
Customize with different colors or textures. Store in a cool, dry place to avoid damage.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ornament
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg