DIY Ornaments | Holiday Memories with Salt Dough Handprint (2024)

DIY Ornaments | Holiday Memories with Salt Dough Handprint (1)

Items List

For the dough:

  • 1 cup salt
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup water

To hang the DIY Ornaments:

  • Ribbon or string

Instructions

Make your DIY Ornaments:

  • Combine salt and flour; add water a little at a time. Mix.

  • Knead until a smooth dough forms.

  • Roll out dough to ½-inch thickness. Cut into circles or other shapes.

  • Make your handprint/footprint. Be sure to wash your hands and feet when you’re done! Flour is a raw ingredient. Learn more about Consumer Food Safety and handling raw flour.

  • Poke a hole in the top for the ribbon. Don’t forget this step, because you won’t be able to do it after it bakes!

  • Bake at 200°F for 3 or more hours until dried all the way through.

  • Let cool for a few hours before painting.

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    Paint your favorite decoration.

  • Put the ribbon through the hole in the top to make an ornament.

VOILA! A cute addition to your holiday ornament collection!

DIY Ornaments | Holiday Memories with Salt Dough Handprint (2024)
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