Salt Dough Ornament Recipe
Make homemade salt dough ornaments with flour, salt, and water. An easy Christmas craft for kids, including melted snowmen and candy cane ornaments.
Materials
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Salt
- 1 cup Water added gradually
- For the candy cane variation you'll also need red food coloring.
Additional Supplies
- Mixing bowl
- wax paper
- rolling pin
- drinking straw
- baking sheet
- paint
- and optional glitter glue
- Modge Podge or other sealant
- ribbon or twine for hanging
Instructions
Step 1:
- Mix the dry ingredients.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt together.
Step 2:
- Add the water.
- Gradually add water, mixing until a thick, workable dough forms. Avoid adding too much water, or the dough will become sticky.
Step 3:
- Shape the ornaments.
- Set out wax paper and shape the dough into your desired ornaments. Use a straw to make a hole for hanging before baking.
Step 4:
- Bake.
- Transfer the ornaments to a baking sheet. Bake at 250°F for about 1½ hours. The time may vary depending on the thickness and size of your ornaments.
Step 5:
- Cool and decorate.
- Allow the ornaments to cool and dry. Paint them, add glitter glue if desired, and let the decorations dry.
Step 6:
- Seal and hang.
- Seal with Mod Podge or another clear craft sealant. Once dry, add ribbon or twine through the hanging hole.
Notes
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For melted snowmen: Flatten a ball of dough into an oblong body, attach a smaller dough ball for the head, and shape a little carrot nose before baking.
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For candy canes: Make a second batch of dough, adding red food coloring to the water before mixing. Roll a red rope and a plain rope, twist them together, and bend into a candy cane shape.
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Safety: These are decorations, not edible treats. Keep them away from pets and small children who might put them in their mouths.