DIY Christmas Decorations with Salt
Engage your children with these fun and easy DIY Christmas decorations made with salt dough, perfect for holiday keepsakes and gifts.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 130 minutes
- Yield: Varies by shapes
- Category: Crafts
- Method: Baking
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Ingredients
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- 1 cup salt
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup water
- Food coloring (optional)
- Cookie cutters
- Baking sheet
Instructions
- Prepare the salt dough: In a bowl, mix 1 cup of salt with 2 cups of flour and 1 cup of water. If using food coloring, add a few drops to the water before mixing.
- Knead the dough: Once the mixture comes together, knead it on a clean surface until smooth (about 5 minutes).
- Roll out the dough: Sprinkle a little flour on your surface and roll the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- Cut out shapes: Use cookie cutters to create shapes and transfer them to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake the decorations: Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) and bake for about 2 hours, checking occasionally.
- Cool down: Allow decorations to cool completely before further decorating.
- Decorate: Use acrylic paints or markers to add color and details, letting each layer dry before adding more.
- Seal and display: If desired, seal the decorations with a clear spray sealant before hanging or gifting.
Notes
If the dough is too sticky, add more flour gradually. If dry, add a splash of water. Use thicker cuts for better shapes.
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