Salt Dough Stars
Create charming salt dough stars that are perfect for decorations, gifts, and fun crafting with the whole family.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup salt
- 1 cup warm water Add food coloring for colored dough, if desired.
Equipment
- 1 mixing bowl For combining ingredients.
- 1 baking sheet For baking the stars.
- 1 parchment paper Optional, for lining the baking sheet.
- 1 rolling pin
- 1 star-shaped cookie cutter
- 1 paint and brushes Optional for decorating.
- 1 string or ribbon For hanging the stars.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour and 1 cup of salt.
- Gradually add 1 cup of warm water to the mixture and stir until the ingredients begin to clump together.
- Knead the mixture with your hands until smooth and pliable.
Shaping
- Sprinkle a little flour on a clean, flat surface to prevent sticking.
- Use a rolling pin to flatten the dough to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Press a star-shaped cookie cutter into the dough to create star shapes.
- Carefully lift the stars off the surface and place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
Baking
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C).
- Bake the stars for 2-3 hours, or until they are completely hardened.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
Decorating
- Once cooled, decorate the stars using paint, glitter, or other embellishments.
- For hanging, punch a hole at the top and thread through string or ribbon before decorating.
Notes
Use stamps or textured surfaces to imprint designs on your stars. Seal decorated stars with a clear acrylic spray for preservation.