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Easy Salt Dough Ornaments

Using only 3 simple ingredients you can make awesome artwork to hang on your tree or give as gifts. Makes 10-20 ornaments.
Prep Time10 minutes
Active Time3 hours
Course: diy
Keyword: handprint, ornaments, salt dough

Materials

  • 2 Cups Flour
  • 1 Cup Salt
  • 1 Cup Water

Optional

  • Mod Podge Sealer

Instructions

  • In a mixing bowl, fold in all the ingredients.
  • Roll out your dough on a floured surface, silicone baking mat, or wax paper to your desired thickness. We kept ours at about 1/4-1/2 of an inch.
  • Preheat oven to 200°.
  • With cookie cutters, stencils, or hands, cut out your ornaments.
  • Using a straw or rounded object such as a pen, poke a hole in each ornament. *This will be used to tie a string for hanging.
  • Place completed ornaments on a cookie sheet and bake 2-3 hours or firm to the touch. This will vary depending on the size and thickness of your pieces.
  • Remove from oven and decorate as desired!
  • After decorating your ornaments, paint on Mod Podge to seal and help preserve your work.
  • Tie a string or hook to your ornaments and enjoy your masterpieces!