Description
A gentle DIY project to create beautiful cornstarch glass floral hearts and flowers, inviting creativity and mindfulness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- 1 cup baking soda
- Food coloring (optional for adding color)
- A medium mixing bowl
- A pot for cooking
- Wax paper or a silicone mat for drying
- Cookie cutters or floral molds (optional)
- A rolling pin (optional)
Instructions
- Combine the cornstarch, water, and baking soda in a medium mixing bowl.
- Pour this mixture into a pot over low heat.
- Stir slowly as the ingredients gradually thicken.
- Remove from heat and let it cool slightly in the pot.
- Knead the dough gently on a clean surface once cool enough to handle.
- Add food coloring if desired and knead until evenly spread.
- Roll out the dough to your desired thickness.
- Press cookie cutters or floral molds into the dough to create shapes.
- Place the shaped pieces on wax paper or a silicone mat to dry.
- Enjoy the finished pieces as decor in your space.
Notes
These pieces can last for months when kept dry and free from moisture. Store in a soft cloth bag when not displayed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Crafts
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A