Things You'll Need:
- 1 cup salt
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup boiling water
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Step 1
Gather up your ingredients. We don't want you getting half way through your craft and realize you don't have what you need! (Trust me, that tip comes from experience!)
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Step 2
Mix together the salt and cornstarch very well in a bowl.
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Step 3
Boil water.
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Step 4
Put dry ingredients in pan and place on a hot burner on the stove. Carefully pour your boiling water over dry ingredients. Don't forget to stir!!
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Step 5
Stir mixture over heat until mixture forms a dough. Remove from heat.
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Step 6
Cool slightly. Remove dough from pan and knead until the mixture reaches the consistency of bread dough. Be careful! It may still be hot.
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Step 7
Now the kids can help! Use cookie cutters to cut out desired shapes. Punch small holes in top with a straw. This will be where the string goes.
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Step 8
Cover with moist cloth. Drying time is approximately 12 hours. Turn 2-3 times during this time to prevent edges curling.
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Step 9
Decorate! Get creative with paint, markers, glitter, embellishments, whatever your kiddos want. Let dry again and put festive ribbons through the holes to hang by. Enjoy your beautiful homemade decorations!!
