How To Make Salt Dough Star Ornament
Learn how to make a leaf impression on a homemade salt dough ornament for an easy Christmas craft idea.
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Equipment
- Rolling Pin or Bottle
- Parchment Paper
- Bowl
- Spoon
- Star Cookie Cutter
- Leaf
- Stamps (optional)
Supplies
- 4 Cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 Cup Table Salt
- 1 1/2 Cup Warm Water
- Ribbon or Twine
- Paint
- Clear Coat of your choice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 250 ℉.
- Mix dry ingredients (4 cups flour and 1 cup salt) into a large bowl.
- Carefully pour in 1 1/2 cups of warm water
- Mix and knead together.
- Sandwich your dough between two pieces of parchment paper, then roll out the salt dough with a rolling pin. Your dough should be about 1/4" thick.
- Use a star cookie cutter to gently press into the dough. Remove the excess around the cut-out shape.
- Carefully press leaves into the star shape and remove.
- Make a hole in the top of your ornament by using a straw or wooden skewer.
- Bake on parchment paper for 20 minutes, then flip stars and bake again for 10 minutes. You want all the moisture to be gone.
- Paint with your desired colors.
- Add a protective clear coat.
Notes
- Cut this salt dough recipe in half if only needed to make a few ornaments.
- Letter stamps can add another cool texture.
Cost: under $5