Salt dough handprint ornament is a really nice way to make memories of your little one’s hand, to cherish for a lifetime. You can mark the date at the back of the ornament.

Why I love salt dough handprints?

• Easy to make.
• Salt ornaments are forever.
• A fun activity for little ones.
• Simple ingredients that are easily available at home.

INGREDIENTS

• 2 cups all purpose flour or maida
• 1 cup salt
• 3/4 -1 cup water (warm)
• Mod podge (optional)

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INSTRUCTIONS

• In a bowl mix flour, salt and warm water. Knead well for 10 minutes.
• If dough is too dry add a little water.
• With the help of a rolling pin, roll the dough into desired thickness.
• Now with the help of large cookie cutter or jar cap, cut into the desired shape (round, heart etc).
• Now place your child’s hand into the salt ornament.
• Make a hole with the help of a straw.
• Bake for 1-2 hour at 250 degree F. If the ornament is still soft bake for another hour.
• Once cool, paint and decorate as you wish with glitter, glue etc.
• Finish with mod podge (optional).

Print Recipe

SALT DOUGH HANDPRINT ORNAMENT- DIY CHILDHOOD MEMORIES

Prep Time10 mins

Total Time2 hrs

Author: Sini R Praveen

Ingredients

• 2 cups all purpose flour or maida
• 1 cup salt
• 3/4 -1 cup water warm
• Mod podge optional

Instructions

• In a bowl mix flour, salt and warm water. Knead well for 10 minutes.
• If dough is too dry add a little water.
• With the help of a rolling pin, roll the dough into desired thickness.
• Now with the help of large cookie cutter or jar cap, cut into the desired shape (round, heart etc).
• Now place your child's hand into the salt ornament.
• Make a hole with the help of a straw.
• Bake for 1-2 hour at 250 degree F. If the ornament is still soft bake for another hour.
• Once cool, paint and decorate as you wish with glitter, glue etc.
• Finish with mod podge (optional).