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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).