Description
Create beautiful galaxy ornaments using simple baking soda. Perfect for adding cosmic charm to your holiday decor and fun family activities.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup corn starch
- 1/2 cup white glue
- 1/4 cup water
- Cookie cutters (various shapes)
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Acrylic paints (black, blue, purple, and gold)
- Paintbrushes
- Glitter (optional)
- String or ribbon for hanging
Instructions
- Combine baking soda, corn starch, and white glue in a mixing bowl.
- Add water gradually, stirring until smooth.
- Preheat the oven to 175°F (80°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Shape the mixture using cookie cutters.
- Place the shapes on the baking sheet.
- Bake for 2–3 hours until hardened.
- Let them cool completely.
- Paint the cooled ornaments with acrylic for a galaxy effect.
- Sprinkle glitter while the paint is wet for extra sparkle.
- Add string or ribbon through the top for hanging.
Notes
Consider personalizing colors and adding essential oils for a scented version. Use this project as a way to start a new family tradition.
- 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: 10mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg