We have been snowed-in here in Iowa, so any craft idea is fine with me! Josiah and I had a great time making some Christmas decorations for our own tree and also made a few to give away as gifts.
Cornstarch Clay Decorations
2/3 cup salt
1/3 cup baking soda
½ cup cornstarch
1/3 cup & ¼ cup water
1. In a small saucepan, mix the salt and baking soda with 1/3 cup water and bring to a boil.
2. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and ¼ cup of water and stir well.
3. When the salt mixture boils, remove it from the heat and add the cornstarch mixture. Stir vigorously for a minute or two to thicken the clay. Spoon it onto a sheet of waxed paper and allow it to cool before working with it.
4. You can make ornaments or Christmas tree decorations. We like to roll it out and cut out shapes with cookie cutters. Remember to pierce the top with a straw to hang it on the tree with some string. Decorate with glitter and allow to harden. This takes 3-4 days.
Cornstarch Clay Decorations
2/3 cup salt
1/3 cup baking soda
½ cup cornstarch
1/3 cup & ¼ cup water
1. In a small saucepan, mix the salt and baking soda with 1/3 cup water and bring to a boil.
2. In a small bowl, combine the cornstarch and ¼ cup of water and stir well.
3. When the salt mixture boils, remove it from the heat and add the cornstarch mixture. Stir vigorously for a minute or two to thicken the clay. Spoon it onto a sheet of waxed paper and allow it to cool before working with it.
4. You can make ornaments or Christmas tree decorations. We like to roll it out and cut out shapes with cookie cutters. Remember to pierce the top with a straw to hang it on the tree with some string. Decorate with glitter and allow to harden. This takes 3-4 days.
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