Description
Craft delightful, glow-in-the-dark ornaments with this fun and easy recipe that sparks creativity and makes for unique personalized gifts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup white glue
- 1 cup shaving cream (not gel)
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 1 tablespoon glow-in-the-dark powder
- Neon or washable craft paint (optional for coloring)
- Wax paper or silicone mat for drying
Instructions
- Gather all materials in a clean, flat area and cover your work surface with wax paper or a silicone mat.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of white glue and 1 cup of shaving cream. Stir gently with a spoon until fluffy and well-blended.
- Mix in 1 tablespoon of glow-in-the-dark powder evenly throughout the mixture.
- Gradually add 2 tablespoons of cornstarch and 1 tablespoon of baking soda, mixing until a smooth, thick dough-like consistency is achieved.
- If desired, add a few drops of neon or washable craft paint and knead until the color is uniform.
- Take a portion of the dough and form it into desired shapes using cookie cutters or mold by hand.
- Place formed ornaments on the wax paper or silicone mat and allow to dry for 24-48 hours, or until hardened.
- Once dry, hang or display your glow foam dough ornaments and enjoy their glow!
Notes
For added texture, consider incorporating glitter or beads into the dough. Each ornament can have its unique design.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1440 minutes
- Category: Crafts
- Method: Crafting
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- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
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