Make Your Own Salt Dough Ornaments This Holiday Season!
If you’re looking for a fun and easy way to create a special holiday keepsake, look no further than a homemade salt dough ornament. A salt dough ornament is a timeless craft that has been around for generations and is easy enough for children to make – yet sophisticated enough to give as gifts to friends and family. With a few simple ingredients and a bit of creativity, you can make a beautiful and unique ornament that will last for years to come.
What is Salt Dough?
Salt dough is a type of modeling dough made from just three ingredients – flour, salt, and water. The dough is soft and easy to work with, making it perfect for creating all sorts of crafts like ornaments, figurines, jewelry, and more. Salt dough is easy to make and inexpensive, so it’s a great craft for kids of all ages.
Salt Dough Ornament Recipe
To make a salt dough ornament, you’ll need the following items: 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 cup salt, 1 cup of warm water, cookie cutters, rolling pin, acrylic paint, paintbrushes, and clear-drying glue. Begin by mixing the flour, salt, and warm water in a bowl until it forms a dough. Once the dough is mixed, roll it out onto a lightly floured surface with a rolling pin. Once the dough is rolled to the desired thickness, cut out shapes with the cookie cutters. Use a straw to make a hole in the top of each ornament for hanging. Place the ornaments onto a greased baking sheet and bake in the oven at 250 degrees Fahrenheit for 2-3 hours.
Painting and Decorating Your Ornaments
Once the ornaments are done baking, allow them to cool completely. Once they’re cool you can begin to paint and decorate them. Acrylic paint is a great choice for this project because it’s inexpensive, easy to work with, and dries quickly. You can use a paintbrush to paint the ornaments in whatever colors you like. You can also use glitter, sequins, markers, and other decorative items to make your ornaments even more special. Once you’ve finished painting and decorating your ornaments, seal them with a coat of clear-drying glue.
Hanging Your Ornaments
Once your salt dough ornaments are finished, it’s time to hang them on your tree. You can use ribbon, twine, or yarn to hang the ornaments. If you’d like to hang your ornaments on a mantel or wall, you can use clear fishing line or transparent thread. Be sure to tie a knot at the top of each ornament so that it doesn’t slip off the line. You can also use a hot glue gun to attach ornaments to wreaths and other decorations.
Storing Your Ornaments
Your homemade salt dough ornaments will last for years if stored properly. The best way to store them is in an airtight container in a cool, dry place. You may also want to wrap each ornament individually in tissue paper to protect it from scratches and dents. If stored properly, your salt dough ornaments will be a beloved holiday tradition for years to come.
Conclusion
Making salt dough ornaments is a fun and easy way to create a special holiday keepsake. With just a few simple ingredients and a bit of creativity, you can make beautiful and unique ornaments that will last for years to come. So grab your supplies, gather your family, and get ready to make some special memories this holiday season.