How Do You Make Salt Dough Holiday Ornaments?
Decorating your Christmas tree or holiday display doesn’t have to be expensive or difficult. With a few basic household products and tools, even kids can make these holiday crafts in one afternoon. Make salt dough Christmas ornaments from this simple recipe for a cheap but festive collection of holiday decorations. They make fantastic Christmas gifts, too. Heat oven to 350 degrees F. In a large bowl, mix together flour, salt and water until a stiff dough forms. Turn out dough onto a floured surface and knead about ten minutes. This eliminates air bubbles and the grainy texture of the salt. On the same surface, roll out the dough with the rolling pin to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. Place cookie cutters on rolled-out dough and press down to create individual shapes. Be sure to poke a small hole with the lead of a pencil through each ornament to allow it to be hung with ribbon. Gently lift the shapes with the spatula and place on the baking sheet. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until all the doug
