Salt dough handprint ornament

How to make it

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   1

   Mix the dough

   Stir the flour and salt in a bowl. Have your child pour in the water a little at a time while you stir.

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   Knead it smooth

   Knead for 5 minutes until it feels like play dough. Add a pinch of flour if it's sticky.

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   3

   Roll it out

   Roll it about 1/2 in thick on parchment paper.

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   Press the hand

   Have your child press their hand flat into the dough, then lift straight up.

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   Cut and poke

   Cut around the print with a butter knife. Poke a hanging hole at the top with the straw.

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   Grown-up step: Bake it

   Bake at 250 F for 2 to 3 hours until hard and dry. Let it cool on the tray.

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   Paint and seal

   Let your child paint it. Seal with a thin coat of Mod Podge and tie on the ribbon.