Baking Soda Dough Snowman
A fun and easy craft for creating adorable snowmen using baking soda dough, perfect for all ages during the winter season.
Ingredients
For the dough
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- 1/4 cup corn starch Essential for the right texture
For decoration
- Food coloring (optional) For vibrant snowmen
- Paintbrushes For decorating
- Googly eyes, buttons, or beads For embellishing
- Glitter or sequins (optional) For extra sparkle
Instructions
Prepare Your Dough
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of baking soda and 1/4 cup of corn starch.
- Slowly add 1/2 cup of white vinegar while stirring. Watch it fizz and foam!
Cook the Dough
- Pour the mixture into a cooking pot and heat it over medium heat.
- Stir constantly until it thickens into dough (about 5-7 minutes).
- Once thickened, transfer the dough to a cookie sheet to cool down. You want it warm, but not hot!
Shape Your Snowman
- After cooling, knead the dough until smooth.
- Shape it into three balls—large, medium, and small—for the body of your snowman.
- Begin stacking the balls from largest to smallest to form the snowman.
Decorate
- Use buttons for the snowman’s belly, googly eyes for the face, and a small piece of fabric for a scarf.
- Use a paintbrush to apply food coloring for a vibrant look, or sprinkle glitter for that magical touch.
Notes
Wrap the dough tightly in plastic wrap and keep it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Customize colors and create seasonal themes.