How Do You Make Handmade Christmas Ornaments From Salt Dough?
Traditional salt dough is a wonderful medium for crafting Christmas ornaments at home or school. This simple recipe is suitable for children of all ages, as it uses only edible ingredients. Whether painted artistically as elegant additions to your tree or decorated with love by your kids, salt dough ornaments will last for many seasons. To learn how to get started, read on! Mix the dough In a large mixing bowl, add 1/2 cup salt with 1 cup of flour. Stir with a wire whisk or fork until well blended. Measure out 1/2 cup of water, but pour only about half of that (1/4 cup or so) into the salt-four mixture. Stir until the dough is uniform in consistency, gradually adding more of the water as needed. Remove the dough from the bowl and place onto a floured board or counter. Gently knead the dough with the base of your palms, turning it as you go. If the dough is too sticky, add more flour, a teaspoon at a time. Cut out ornament shapes Use a rolling pin to flatten the dough to about 1/4 inch
