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a handprint Santa for a Christmas ornament using a Salt Dough Recipe feature
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Salt Dough Recipe

This 3-ingredient Salt Dough Recipe is perfect for handprint (or footprint) keepsakes and also making homemade ornaments. Such a fun craft to make with the kids on a cold or rainy day.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time2 hours 30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dough
Cuisine: American
Keyword: salt dough
Servings: 1
Author: Jill

Ingredients

Instructions

  • In a medium mixing bowl, mix together the salt and the water until mostly dissolved.
  • Add in the flour and kneed until it forms playdough like consistency. If it is still sticky add a little more flour.
  • Roll out into the shape of your choice- I chose a heart. Using a toothpick add the year and names to the plaque.
  • Place the dough on a parchment paper-lined cookie sheet.
  • Press the little feet into the dough to make prints. You can also use hands or paws if you want! If the prints do not come out clear you can roll up the dough and redo it.
  • Bake at 200 for approximately 2 ½  hours or until the dough has hardened.
  • Once it has cooled off completely paint the plaque the color of your choice.

Notes

Coat the painted keepsake (or ornaments) with Mod Podge or any type of sealant. By doing this, these will last for decades!