Description
Create your own adorable salt dough cat ornaments with this simple DIY recipe, perfect for all ages and customizable for a personal touch.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup salt
- 1 cup water
- Acrylic paint (optional)
- String or ribbon (for hanging)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour and 1 cup of salt.
- Gradually add 1 cup of water, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it’s smooth and pliable.
- Lightly flour your surface to prevent sticking.
- Use a rolling pin to flatten the dough to about 1/4-inch thickness.
- Use cookie cutters in cat shapes to cut out your ornaments.
- Place the cutouts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Use a straw or a skewer to poke holes at the top of each ornament.
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C).
- Bake the ornaments for 2-3 hours or until they harden completely.
- Once cooled, use acrylic paint to decorate your cat ornaments.
- Allow the paint to dry completely.
- Thread a string or ribbon through the holes and tie a knot for hanging.
Notes
Customize the dough with food coloring and use various stamps for texture. Seal the ornaments with a clear sealant for extra durability if used outdoors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 180 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ornament
- Calories: Not applicable
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg