Just mix up a simple dough of salt, flour, and water (seriously, that’s it!
), and use cookie cutters to create fun shapes.
Once you bake the ornaments, you’re free to paint them or accessorize them however you like.
Credit: Marty Baldwin
This at-home craft is easy enough for the whole family to make.
Get everyone in the holiday spirit by starting off with someeggnogand a littlesweet treat.
Let the dough sit for 20 minutes.
Credit: Marty Baldwin
Dip the cookie cutter in flour before you use it to cut out shapes.
(They don’t spread out very much during baking so you might place them pretty close together.)
Flip them and then bake them for another 90 minutes.
If your shapes are on the thicker side, they may take a little longer.
You want the finished shapes to be firm and dry.
Remove the pan from the oven and let the cutouts cool completely before moving on to the next step.
you might also glue on embellishments like sequins or glitter, if desired.
Let your designs dry completely.
and add to aChristmas tree.
Or, use one long strand of twine or ribbon to string the ornaments into a festive garland.
Frequently Asked Questions
Salt dough ornaments can become treasured family memories with a little TLC.
After the paint has dried, add a clear acrylic sealer to protect the ornament and add shine.
This is a great activity for little ones.
With all the rolling and molding, they will work on fine motor skills.
Mann, Heather and Donily, Summer.
Get creative with salt dough ornaments.Statesman Journal.
Fun and learning with salt-dough ornaments.
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