Salt Dough Christmas Decorations

Supplies:

• 2 cups plain flour

• 1 cup salt

• 1 cup warm water

• Mixing bowl

• Wooden spoon

• Rolling pin

• Christmas cookie cutters (stars, trees, gingerbread men, etc.)

• Baking tray

• Baking paper

• Straw or skewer (for making holes)

• Acrylic paint or markers

• Paintbrushes

• Ribbon or string

• Clear sealer (optional but helps decorations last longer)

Steps:

1. Mix the dough:

   • In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt.

   • Slowly add the warm water, mixing until the dough starts to come together.

   • Knead the dough for 2–3 minutes until smooth.

2. Roll it out:

   • Sprinkle a little flour on the table to stop sticking.

   • Roll the dough to about 1cm thickness.

3. Cut the shapes:

   • Use Christmas cookie cutters to press out festive shapes.

   • Transfer each shape gently onto a baking-paper-lined tray.

4. Make a hanging hole:

   • Use a straw or skewer to poke a small hole at the top of each decoration.

5. Bake:

   • Bake at 120°C for 2–3 hours, or until completely hard and dry.

   • Allow to cool fully before decorating.

6. Decorate:

   • Paint, draw, add glitter, or personalise however you like.

   • Let the paint dry, then seal with a clear spray or Mod Podge if you want them to last longer.

7. Add ribbon:

   • Thread string or ribbon through the hole and tie a loop for hanging.

Other Information:

• Drying alternative: If an oven isn’t available, leave shapes to air-dry for 24–48 hours.

• Keepsake idea: Encourage children to press their thumbprints into the dough for a personalised ornament.

• Storage: Keep leftovers wrapped in cling film to prevent drying.Salt Dough Christmas Decorations

  Supplies:

  • 2 cups plain flour

  • 1 cup salt

  • 1 cup warm water

  • Mixing bowl

  • Wooden spoon

  • Rolling pin

  • Christmas cookie cutters (stars, trees, gingerbread men, etc.)

  • Baking tray

  • Baking paper

  • Straw or skewer (for making holes)

  • Acrylic paint or markers

  • Paintbrushes

  • Ribbon or string

  • Clear sealer (optional but helps decorations last longer)

  Steps:

  1. Mix the dough:

     • In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt.

     • Slowly add the warm water, mixing until the dough starts to come together.

     • Knead the dough for 2–3 minutes until smooth.

  2. Roll it out:

     • Sprinkle a little flour on the table to stop sticking.

     • Roll the dough to about 1cm thickness.

  3. Cut the shapes:

     • Use Christmas cookie cutters to press out festive shapes.

     • Transfer each shape gently onto a baking-paper-lined tray.

  4. Make a hanging hole:

     • Use a straw or skewer to poke a small hole at the top of each decoration.

  5. Bake:

     • Bake at 120°C for 2–3 hours, or until completely hard and dry.

     • Allow to cool fully before decorating.

  6. Decorate:

     • Paint, draw, add glitter, or personalise however you like.

     • Let the paint dry, then seal with a clear spray or Mod Podge if you want them to last longer.

  7. Add ribbon:

     • Thread string or ribbon through the hole and tie a loop for hanging.

  Other Information:

  • Drying alternative: If an oven isn’t available, leave shapes to air-dry for 24–48 hours.

  • Keepsake idea: Encourage children to press their thumbprints into the dough for a personalised ornament.

  • Storage: Keep leftovers wrapped in cling film to prevent drying.