Christmas Ornaments

This recipe is very basic and easy to do. Once the dough is made, it is easy to work with and sets nicely. If you need to take a break while making the ornaments, make sure you cover the dough with plastice wrap so it doesn't dry out and harden.

What you'll need
• 2 cups baking soda
• 1 cup cornstarch
• 1 1/2 cups water

Put it Together 

1. Mix all the ingredients in a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until it is too thick to stir with a spoon.

 



2. Cool for 15 minutes. Knead it for about 5 minutes on a surface sprinkled with baking soda. Keep dough wrapped in plastic when you're not using it.



Cut the dough into shapes (If you are making ornaments, use a straw to make the holes in the top for string or ribbon) and set on a drying rack to dry. Flip the ornaments a few times before they are completely dried to ensure that they dry flat.

Once you have molded it, it will take 1-2 days for the clay to dry depending on how thick your craft is. This clay can be painted with either Tempera or acrylic craft paints.