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on 5/1/2008 I remember when I learned this in elementary school back in the mid 80's. I thought it was soo cool, I did salt dough gifts and projects for a few years after that. I had forgotten the recipe and thanks to you I can start doing them again.
on 4/21/2007 Always work smaller than you think you want - Dough ornaments have a tendency to get big and heavy. Then they don't bake as well either and will fall apart over time.
on 6/30/2006 Make different patches of colored dough and cut them into shapes. Then put them together to make an action figure or other things that are appealing to you.
on 11/22/2005 If you are not going to put the dough in the oven, let it sit in the sun and it will dry.
on 11/22/2005 You can use brewed coffee for the water to get a good even gingerbread color.
on 11/22/2005 Be sure to punch a hole through the dough before baking or drying out so as to be able to attach a ribbon or hanger.
on 11/22/2005 Roll out salt dough. Use a butterfly cookie cutter (or any shape). Put a small hole in the top of each cutout. Bake. Paint each one a bright color. While wet with paint, sprinkle glitter. Put thread through the holes. Tie to small dowels and hang.
on 11/22/2005 It is best to make "balls" or roll "snakes" of dough and flatten as necessary before attaching pieces. Use a small paintbrush, Q-tip or finger to add a very small drop of water. Hold the new piece in place for 10 to 15 seconds.
on 11/22/2005 Be sure to place dough "ornaments" that will be stored away most of the year in airtight plastic storage bags to prevent molding.
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