Craft Dough for Ornaments
Get creative this holiday season with this simple and versatile Craft Dough for Ornaments recipe! Made with just three pantry staples—flour, salt, and warm water—this easy DIY dough is perfect for crafting personalized decorations, from festive ornaments to keepsake gift tags. Add a splash of color with optional acrylic paint or food coloring, and let your imagination flourish with cookie cutter shapes and intricate designs. Whether you prefer air-drying or baking your creations, this durable craft dough is ideal for all ages. Finish your pieces with paint or varnish for a polished, long-lasting touch. Ready in just 15 minutes, it’s the ultimate recipe for festive, hands-on fun with family or friends! Perfect for Christmas, birthdays, or any occasion that calls for a creative, homemade touch.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Salt
- 1 cup Warm water
- as needed Optional acrylic paint or food coloring
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and salt.
Gradually add the warm water to the dry mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until a thick dough begins to form.
If you want colored dough, add a few drops of acrylic paint or food coloring and knead it into the dough until evenly distributed.
Turn out the dough onto a clean surface and knead for about 5 minutes until it is smooth and pliable. If the dough feels too sticky, sprinkle with a small amount of flour and continue kneading.
Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C) if you plan to bake the ornaments. Alternatively, you can air-dry them on a flat surface, but this will take 24-48 hours.
Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness using a rolling pin.
Use cookie cutters to cut out your desired shapes. Poke a small hole near the top of each shape with a straw or skewer if you plan to hang them as ornaments.
Place the shaped dough pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Bake in the preheated oven for 1-2 hours, flipping halfway through for even drying. Monitor closely to avoid browning.
Let the ornaments cool completely. Once dry and hardened, you can paint or seal them with varnish for durability.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
874 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 2.3 g | 3% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 113284 mg | 4925% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 183.1 g | 67% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 6.5 g | 23% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.5 g | ||
| Protein | 24.8 g | 50% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 33 mg | 3% | |
| Iron | 11.1 mg | 62% | |
| Potassium | 257 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
