Baking Soda Glow Winter Tree Ornaments
Create beautiful and festive baking soda ornaments that are perfect for winter decorations and gifts. This easy and kid-friendly craft results in charming, durable ornaments that can be painted or left natural.
Ingredients
For the dough
- 1 cup baking soda Main ingredient for the dough
- 1/2 cup white vinegar Acidic ingredient that reacts with baking soda
- 1/4 cup cornstarch Thickening agent for the dough
For decoration (optional)
- Paint Acrylic or watercolor paint can be used for decoration
- Glitter Add sparkle to your ornaments
- Ribbon Use to hang the ornaments
Instructions
Prepare the Dough
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of baking soda and 1/2 cup of white vinegar. Watch it fizz!
- Transfer the mixture to a saucepan and add 1/4 cup of cornstarch. Stir over medium heat until it thickens.
- Once thickened, remove from heat and let it cool until manageable.
Shape the Ornaments
- Place the cooled dough onto wax paper and roll it out to about 1/4-inch thick.
- Use cookie cutters to create your ornament shapes. Don’t forget to make a hole at the top for hanging!
Drying
- Place the ornaments on a drying rack or leave them on wax paper. Allow them to dry completely, which could take several hours or overnight.
- Once dry, paint or decorate your ornaments as desired.
Notes
Customize shapes using seasonal cookie cutter shapes like stars or trees. Swap cornstarch for flour for a different texture. Optionally add scents with essential oils. Experiment with food coloring or glitter for added flair.