If planning on baking them to dry more quickly, preheat your oven to 200°. In a bowl, add flour and salt. Stir. Add water and work together. Start with one cup and then add a …
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This salt dough ornament recipe uses only a few staple ingredients, making it a great last minute project or gift idea! Flour – all purpose flour works perfectly, no need to sift.
An easy old-fashioned craft project that has become a favorite holiday season tradition in our home. The children love making salt dough Christmas ornaments and love to give them as beautiful gifts or to hang on their own tree. When it comes to handmade Christmas decorations, there are many creative options.
You could leave the ornaments out to air dry, but it may take more time and effort. The drying process will probably take several days, depending on how thick the ornaments are and how humid it is. You’ll also need to flip the salt dough ornaments several times to keep the edges from curling.
Place the ornaments on a parchment lined baking sheet. Bake at 225F for around 3 hours or until dry and hard. Be sure to flip the salt dough ornaments half way through baking to ensure both sides are dry. Larger or thicker ornaments may take longer to dry. Once the ornaments are cool to the touch, paint the ornaments using acrylic paint.