Day 2: Salt Dough Ornaments

Making salt dough ornaments is so easy; you may already have everything you need in your home!

Dough Ornament Recipe

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup salt
1 1/2 cups warm water

Rolling pin

Cookie cutters

Toothpicks

Parchment paper

-Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
-Mix flour and salt well. Gradually add water, stirring with a large spoon. Finish mixing with hands. Knead until soft and pliable.
-Roll out on floured surface about 1/8 inch thick. Cut shapes with cookie cutters. Place on cookie sheets. With a toothpick make a hole in the top of the ornament for threading string. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 degrees C) until hard, about 1 hour. Decorate with paint and varnish to preserve.