Description
Create delightful baking soda winter ornaments that make for perfect holiday decorations and gifts, engaging for all ages.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 3 cups cornstarch
- Cookie cutters (various shapes)
- Rolling pin
- Parchment paper
- Baking sheet
- String or ribbon (for hanging)
- Acrylic paints (optional for decoration)
- Glaze (optional for a shiny finish)
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a medium pot, mix the baking soda and white vinegar. Be prepared for fizzing!
- Add Cornstarch: Once the fizzing subsides, add the cornstarch and stir until smooth.
- Cook the Mixture: Heat the pot over medium heat, stirring continuously until it forms a dough-like consistency.
- Cool the Dough: Transfer the dough to a bowl and let it cool for a few minutes until you can handle it.
- Roll Out the Dough: On a clean surface, sprinkle a little cornstarch and roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Cut Shapes: Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes, remembering to create a hole for hanging.
- Prepare for Baking: Place the cut-out shapes on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 175°F (80°C) and bake for about 2-3 hours or until completely hardened.
- Cool: Allow the ornaments to cool completely before decorating.
- Paint and Finish: Use acrylic paints for color and apply a glaze for a glossy finish.
- Add Hanging String: Thread a string through the hole and tie a knot for hanging.
Notes
Add glitter for a sparkly effect or use food coloring to create colored ornaments. Store finished ornaments in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Crafts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ornament
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 15mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg