Baking Soda Dough Snowman
Create delightful baking soda dough snowmen that are easy, customizable, and perfect for family fun during winter. Enjoy a sensory crafting experience with this simple project.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup cornstarch Can substitute with all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup water
Tools and Decorations
- 1 mixing bowl
- 1 saucepan
- 1 cookie sheet
- 1 parchment paper
- 1 optional white acrylic paint Use if you want to paint your snowman
- 1 paintbrush Required if using paint
- decorations (e.g., buttons, fabric scraps, small twigs, googly eyes) Use any other decorations you prefer
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of baking soda and 1/2 cup of cornstarch.
- Gradually add 3/4 cup of water, stirring continuously until the mixture is smooth.
Cooking
- Pour the mixture into a saucepan and cook over medium heat.
- Stir constantly until it thickens and becomes a dough, about 5-7 minutes.
- You’ll notice it pulling away from the sides of the pan.
Cooling and Kneading
- Once thickened, transfer the dough to a clean surface and let it cool for a few minutes.
- Knead the dough until it’s smooth and cool enough to handle.
Shaping
- Divide the dough into three balls of varying sizes—large for the base, medium for the torso, and small for the head.
- Stack the balls securely to form your snowman.
Decorating
- Allow the snowman to dry for a couple of hours.
- Once dry, paint your snowman white (if desired) and let it dry again.
- Use buttons, fabric scraps, twigs, googly eyes, and any other decorations to make your snowman unique!
Notes
For colorful snowmen, add food coloring to the dough. You can also create multiple snowmen of various sizes for a fun display. Store any leftover dough in an airtight container.