Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Hand print Christmas ornaments


homemade hand print Christmas ornaments

I made this for Christmas for all the Grandparents and they loved them! I think it will be neat to see them every year and see how fast they grow.

Makes: 12 small hand prints

Ingredients4 cups flour1 cup salt1 1/2 cups waterDirections1. Combine ingredients and knead dough for 15 to 20 minutes.
2. Roll dough out and cut around hand or cut circles out for making hand imprints. Use cookie cutters for ornaments or gift tags. If necessary, slightly dampen pieces to make them stick together.
3. Make a small hole for the hanger and prick to prevent air bubbles.
4. Bake at 300ºF about 20 to 25 minutes or until golden. You may have to bake considerably longer depending on how thick your items are. They may not feel hard right away but will harden as they cool.tip: make sure to use parchment paper to bake ornaments on.
5. Paint and decorate as desired. Acrylic paints work best and use a varnish to make them shiny.

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