Hand Made Ornaments

I meant to post this a few weeks ago, but its never too late! We decided to make some ornaments this year mainly because I wanted to make hand and foot print ornaments for Kannon. So I thought I would share it in case you find yourselves needing something fun to do before Christmas (no baking required!!!).




Hand Made Ornaments (Cornstarch Dough)
Ingredients
1 cup cornstarch

2 cups baking soda

1-1/4 cups cold water


1.) Combine the cornstarch and baking soda in a saucepan.

2.) Gradually add the water until the mixture is smooth.

3.) Stir constantly, over medium heat, until the mixture reaches a moist, mashed potato consistency (about 7-10 min)

4.) Turn the dough onto a plate and cover it with a damp towel.

5.) Knead the dough when it is cool enough to handle.

6.) Roll the dough to 1/4-inch thickness.

7.) Cut with cookie cutters. (Dip cutters in cornstarch and shake before cutting.)

8.) Using a skewer, pierce a hole at the top of each ornament (for the hook to go through later to hang the ornament).

9.) Place the dough ornaments on a cooling rack to air dry. It takes a couple days, depending on how humid your home is.

10.) PAINT!

* Add food coloring to make different colors.
* Roll out the dough into 1/4 inch thick to make foot/hand prints
* Clay may crack if too thick or too thin, so make sure to roll them thin and evenly about 1/4 inch thick.

ENJOY!