Baking Soda Dough Snowman
Create delightful baking soda dough snowmen, perfect for winter decor and family fun.
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 cup baking soda Basic ingredient for the dough.
- 1/2 cup white vinegar Creates fizzing reaction with baking soda.
- 1/4 cup cornstarch Thickens the mixture to form dough.
For Decorating
- paint or markers Use to draw facial features and buttons.
- craft glue For attaching accessories.
- accessories (buttons, beads, fabric scraps) Use to personalize the snowmen.
Equipment
- bowl for mixing
- cookie sheet lined with parchment paper
- rolling pin For rolling out the dough.
- scissors (optional) For cutting fabric or other decorations.
Instructions
Make the Dough
- In a bowl, mix 1 cup of baking soda with 1/2 cup of white vinegar. Watch as the mixture fizzes and bubbles.
- Gradually incorporate 1/4 cup of cornstarch until the mixture thickens.
- Transfer the mixture to a saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until it resembles a dough (about 3-5 minutes).
Shape Your Snowman
- Allow the dough to cool slightly until it’s easy to handle.
- Take a portion of the dough and roll it into balls—three sizes for the snowman (large, medium, small).
- Stack the balls from largest to smallest to create the snowman’s body. Press gently to secure.
Decorate Your Snowman
- Use paint or markers to draw facial features and buttons. Let your creativity shine!
- Use craft glue to add buttons, beads, or fabric scraps as scarves or hats.
Notes
Mix food coloring into the dough for colorful snowmen; experiment with different sizes; and create a whole snow family.