Baking Soda Winter Ornaments
Create delightful and safe baking soda winter ornaments that can adorn your Christmas tree or serve as unique gifts.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 cup baking soda Primary ingredient for the dough.
- 1/2 cup white vinegar Reacts with baking soda to create dough.
- 1/4 cup cornstarch Helps to create the dough's consistency.
Tools & Decorations
- cookie cutters Various shapes for cutting ornaments.
- rolling pin For rolling out the dough.
- parchment paper To line the baking sheet and roll out the dough.
- baking sheet For baking the shaped ornaments.
- string or ribbon For hanging the finished ornaments.
- optional: glitter, paint, or food coloring For decorating the ornaments.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup of baking soda and 1/2 cup of white vinegar. Watch as the mixture fizzes and bubbles.
- Gradually stir in 1/4 cup cornstarch to create a dough-like consistency.
Rolling Out the Dough
- Place the dough on a piece of parchment paper and roll it out to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- The dough should feel smooth and pliable.
Cutting Out Ornaments
- Use your favorite cookie cutters to cut out shapes from the rolled dough.
- Use a straw to create a small hole at the top of each ornament for hanging.
Baking the Ornaments
- Preheat your oven to 175°F (80°C) to ensure it dries rather than bakes.
- Place the cut-out shapes on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 1-2 hours until they are hard and dry to the touch.
Decorating
- Once cooled, bring out your glitter, paint, or food coloring to decorate your ornaments.
- Thread a piece of string or ribbon through the hole to hang.
Notes
Add essential oils for a festive scent or experiment with different shapes and textures.