This kids craft project shows you how to make a Christmas tree ornament using your child’s hand and salt dough. These ornaments last a lifetime and are perfect for keeping as a Christmas keepsake. These kids activity is so easy and the kids can paint their own Santa or you can do it for them.
What you need
3 1/2 cups of flour
1 cup of salt
1 1/4- 1 1/2 cups of water
Baking dough is such a versatile dough that you are only limited by your imagination.
Start by mixing the dough.
Add a little water at a time to the dry mix until it is moist but does not stick to your fingers.
Knead the dough until it makes a soft smooth ball.
Place your childs hand into the dough until you get a nice design. Use a pencil to make a hole at the top. When you are happy with it place it on baking paper ready for the oven.
To cook, bake in a pre-heated oven at 300’F until dough is brown or sounds hollow when tapped with a spoon.
For painting you will need red, white, green and a glitter acrylic paints. To help preserve this item seal with a varnish or sealer.
Finish it off with a ribbon in the top.
Looking for more salt dough projects? check these salt dough crafts out on our sister site Craftbits.com
If you are looking for an airdrying clay as an alternative I highly recommend Das Airdrying white clay
Thank you! I am going to do this with my grandchildren for their parents!
What color did you use for Santa’s face?