Salt Dough Turkey Ornaments
Create festive and customizable salt dough turkey ornaments that are perfect for Thanksgiving decorations and meaningful gifts.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup salt
- 1 cup water
Crafting Materials
- Mixing bowl
- Rolling pin
- Cookie cutters (turkey shape optional)
- Baking sheet
- Paints (acrylic or tempera)
- Paintbrush
- Ribbon or twine for hanging
- Optional: Glitter, googly eyes, and other embellishments
Instructions
Prepare the Salt Dough
- In a mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour and 1 cup of salt.
- Gradually add 1 cup of water while stirring until a dough forms.
- Once combined, knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth.
Shape Your Turkeys
- Use a rolling pin to flatten the dough to about 1/4 inch thick.
- Use cookie cutters to create turkey shapes or freehand your design!
- Use smaller tools to make feathers, eyes, and other turkey features (you can use a toothpick or a skewer).
Bake the Ornaments
- Preheat your oven to 200°F (93°C).
- Place your shaped turkeys on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 2–3 hours until they are hard and completely dry.
Decorate
- Allow the baked ornaments to cool completely.
- Use paints to decorate your turkeys. Add glitter for sparkle or googly eyes for fun.
- Once the paint is dry, attach a ribbon or twine for hanging.
Notes
Customize colors and incorporate natural elements like leaves for added texture. You can create an edible version by substituting the flour with ground oats.