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Christmas Foam Dough

A fun and easy recipe to create sensory-rich foam dough, perfect for holiday crafts and decorations.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Crafting, DIY
Cuisine Holiday
Servings 1 batch

Ingredients
  

Dough Base

  • 1 cup white craft foam (shredded or finely chopped) For texture and fun crafting
  • 1 cup white glue (PVA or school glue) Adhesive base for the dough

Dry Ingredients

  • 2 cups cornstarch Provides structure to the dough
  • 1 pinch salt Balances flavor (not for eating)

Optional Additions

  • food coloring (various colors) For customizing colors of the dough
  • essential oils or extracts Optional for adding scent

Instructions
 

Mix the Base

  • In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of white glue and 1 cup of white craft foam.
  • Stir well until the mixture is fully blended and uniform.

Add Dry Ingredients

  • Gradually mix in 2 cups of cornstarch and a pinch of salt.
  • Use a spoon or spatula to fold the ingredients together until transformed into dough.

Introduce Color and Scent

  • Divide the dough into portions based on desired colors.
  • Add a few drops of food coloring to each portion and knead until the color is well blended.
  • If desired, add a drop or two of essential oil for a lovely scent.

Shape and Create

  • Use your hands to mold the foam dough into desired shapes—ornaments or holiday figures.

Storage

  • Place your completed creations in an airtight container to keep them fresh and soft.

Notes

Customization options include adding glitter or using seasonal scents. Cornstarch can be substituted with baking soda for a different texture.
Keyword Christmas Crafts, creative crafts, Foam Dough, Holiday Decor, Kids Activities