Salt Dough Ornaments

4 c Flour
1 c Salt
1 1/2 c Hot tap water


Preheat oven to 325ø

Stir water and salt together for one minute. Mix in flour until absorbed. Knead for two minutes. Roll out on a floured board to 1/4" thickness. Form into shapes with cookie cutters or mold as desired. Using a toothpick, put your initials and the year on the back.

Bake for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until firm. Larger ornaments will take longer than small ones. Let cool.

Use acrylic varnish on some to preserve their natural beauty. Decorate others using acrylic paints and varnish after paint dries to enhance the colors. Be sure to cover both sides with varnish.

By Feona on Friday, December 30, 2005 - 04:21 pm:

Hardening Salt Clay

2 c Salt
1 c + 2 tbsp. water
1 c Cornstarch


Mix salt and 1/2 cup water in heavy saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until salt dissolves. Remove from heat. Combine cornstarch and remaining water and add it to the salt water. Cook over low heat until mix is thick and smooth. This happens quickly. Spoon the clay onto table or board to cool. Store air tight. It will harden in the sun and can be painted.