Description
Create personalized salt dough ornaments for holidays or keepsakes using simple ingredients and a fun crafting process.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup salt
- 1 cup water
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper (optional)
- Rolling pin
- Cookie cutters
- Straw (for hanging holes)
- Paints (optional for decoration)
- Paintbrush (optional for decoration)
- Sealant (optional for a glossy finish)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour and 1 cup of salt. Gradually add 1 cup of water and mix until a dough forms.
- Lightly flour a clean surface and knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth and pliable.
- Use a rolling pin to roll out the dough to about ¼ inch thickness for uniform baking.
- Use cookie cutters to create your desired designs and a straw to create holes for hanging.
- Preheat your oven to 250°F (120°C). Place decorated shapes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 2 hours until completely hardened.
- Allow the ornaments to cool completely before decorating with paint, glitter, or other materials.
Notes
Wrap leftover salt dough tightly in plastic wrap and store in the fridge for up to 1 week. Use a clear acrylic sealant for a glossy finish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Category: Crafts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: N/A
- Calories: 300 (estimate per ornament, varies based on size and decoration)
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 1200mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 65g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 0mg