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Person hanging circular cornstarch ornament with tree cut-out on a Christmas tree with white lights and red wooden garland.
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DIY Cornstarch Dough Ornaments for Christmas

DIY Cornstarch Dough Ornaments for Christmas are white designed ornaments that are so lovely on the tree and fun to make.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Baking1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time2 hours 5 minutes
Course: Craft
Cuisine: Christmas Craft
Keyword: Christmas Craft, Cornstarch Dough Ornaments, Homemade Ornament
Author: Shelly
Cost: $1

Equipment

  • Saucepan
  • Cookie Sheet
  • Cookie cutters
  • Drinking straw
  • Parchment paper
  • Ribbon

Ingredients

  • ½ cup cornstarch
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • ¾ cup water
  • Fragrance- like essential oil

Instructions

  • Mix the dry ingredients and then add in the water.
  • Add fragrance if desired.
  • Cook on medium heat, stirring until thickened like playdough.
  • Let cook and then knead until soft and smooth.
  • Roll the dough out to about ¼ inch thick.
  • Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes for ornaments.
  • Press fresh greenery or other decorative items into the face of the ornaments.
  • Use a drinking straw to punch a hole in the top of each ornament.
  • Back at 175 degrees for 40 minutes, turn and bake for 30-40 min. Don't let the ornaments brown. Continue to air dry if needed.
  • Tie a ribbon through the hole. Hang on tree!!

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