• 1 cup
salt
• 4 cups of
flour• 1 1/2 cup of water (add gradually)
Combine the salt and flour then pour in the water gradually,
stopping when it has become dough-like and not too sticky. There should be no
residue left on your fingers when you touch it. Knead it on a floured surface
for a few minutes to make it soft, workable and stretchy, like you would with
any dough. This step is wonderful for strengthening those small hand muscles
essential for writing and cutting!
Lay them on some greaseproof or baking paper and on a baking
tray. Cook them on a VERY low heat (around 225 F) for 3-4 hours. Keep an eye on
them and watch for scorching. If the
shapes are over 1cm thick then they will probably need to be turned over during
cooking.
• Cut hole
for string before cooking – use a straw, toothpick, or dowel. Depending on how big you want the hole.
• Since it
is dough you can make small embellishments to decorate.• Use stamps to add a personal touch, rub ink in the stamped part to bring out the color.
• Use stamps to add a personal touch
• Use scrap booking skill for extras, nifty ribbons and charms
Now the fun part of these ornaments as they are good for any holiday or religion. I made some Hanukkah ornaments for a friend using Hanukkah cookie cutters. This is a nice weekend project and you can create some beautiful personal gifts for friends and family. So have fun.
