Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Salt Dough Ornaments

I let the kids make these when Katelyn had a friend over...it entertained them for HOURS!! They had SO much fun and the dough was a cinch to make. They turned out super cute too, definitely keepsakes! We made 2 batches and they covered the front of our 9' tree beautifully. No...this pic is NOT the finished product of the batches THEY made :)




Ingredients:
~ 2 C. flour
~ 1 C. salt
~ 1 C. water

Directions:
Mix salt and flour. Add in half the water, then gradually add the remaining water. Knead until the dough is smooth, this can take up to 10 minutes.

For flat dough ornaments roll out the dough on baking paper. You can also be creative and make odd shapes and wreaths (takes longer to bake.) Use cookie cutters, cut-out templates, or just use your hands.

Don't forget to use a straw to make a hole so you can hang the ornament.

Baking: Time varies based on thickness of ornament
Temperature: 325°F.
Time: 1 1/2 hours - or until dry

Let cool before you begin. Paint with acrylic paints. You can sprinkle glitter on wet paint and glue on beads, buttons, or any fun accessory. Coat with acrylic varnish when everything is dry.