{"id":14939,"date":"2024-11-04T13:38:00","date_gmt":"2024-11-04T03:38:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/?p=14939"},"modified":"2024-12-06T12:46:14","modified_gmt":"2024-12-06T02:46:14","slug":"salt-dough-christmas-ornaments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.originenergy.com.au\/blog\/salt-dough-christmas-ornaments\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make salt dough Christmas ornaments"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you’re looking for a festive craft project to do with the kids during your next SpikeHour<\/a>, salt dough ornaments can be made with just a few pantry staples. All you’ll need are three ingredients, a few bits and pieces from the craft store, and your imagination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For the dough: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

4 cups plain flour
1 cup salt
1\u00bd cups warm water<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Utensils: <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Spoon
Large mixing bowl
Rolling pin
Cookie cutters
A straw
Baking tray<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To decorate:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Acrylic paints
Paint brushes
Glitter
Ribbon or twine
Clear spray glaze or Mod Podge<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Method:<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1. <\/strong>Combine all ingredients in a large bowl and mix well until it begins to form a dough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. <\/strong>Take the dough out of the bowl and knead for at least 10 minutes. If your dough feels too dry, add in a little more water and continue kneading. Be careful not to add too much water or the dough will end up sloppy. Your dough should be smooth and roll out without many bumps \u2013 you should also be able to press your thumb into it. If your dough feels too firm, continue kneading a little longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. <\/strong>Roll dough out until it’s roughly 1.5\u20132cms thick. Don’t make your dough too thick or it will take too long to dry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4.<\/strong> Use assorted cookie cutters to cut out your shapes \u2013 we love snowflakes, stars, candy canes and gingerbread people! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip:<\/strong> <\/em>To make a handprint ornament, get your little one (or your fur baby) to press their hand (or paw) first and then cut around it with either a circle or heart shaped cutter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. <\/strong>Use a straw to make a hole for the ribbon at the top of your ornament. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

6. <\/strong>Place ornaments on a lined baking tray on the bench and let them airdry for 24 hours. This cuts down your baking time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7. Do this step ahead of – or after – your SpikeHour.<\/strong> Preheat oven to 120\u00b0C for 10 minutes. Once preheated, pop your trays in the oven and bake for 1\u20132 hours. When the tops of your ornaments look dry and solid, flip them over to bake the underside. Baking time can vary depending on thickness \u2013 if yours still appear doughy after two hours, bake for another hour or so (keeping an eye on them to avoid burning them). \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip: <\/strong><\/em>If they’re taking too long to dry in the oven, let them finish by air drying them for a few more days. Be sure to flip them over so the bottoms also get exposed to air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

8. <\/strong>Once your ornaments are fully dried, it\u2019s time to paint. Top your creations with glitter, glitter glue, puff paint \u2013 the sky\u2019s the limit here! Let the kids\u2019 imaginations run wild. If you\u2019ve created a hand or paw print ornament, you may want to paint the handprint itself and sprinkle on some glitter.

Tip:<\/strong><\/em> If you want to add glitter to your pieces, paint them first and allow them to dry. Then apply some craft glue and sprinkle on the glitter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

9.<\/strong> After the paint\u2019s dried on your ornaments, it\u2019s time to seal them to make sure they last for many Christmases to come. Seal them by either painting on some Mod Podge or spraying them with a clear glaze. (Adults should always do this step.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

10.<\/strong> The last step is to tie a loop of ribbon or twine through the tops of your creations and find the perfect spot to hang them on the tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Want to get rewarded for saving energy?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Spike is our energy-saving<\/a> rewards program. During periods of peak demand on the energy grid, we run regular SpikeHours where Spike members<\/a> are encouraged to reduce their energy use and meet personalised energy-saving targets.

Spike members<\/a> that successfully reduce their energy use and meet their forecasts during SpikeHours<\/a> are rewarded with Watts which can be redeemed for PayPal Cash or gift cards. SpikeHours<\/a> are also a great time to take up hobbies or simply bring out the arts and crafts<\/a>. With dedicated hours set aside weekly to switch off devices<\/a> \u2013 AKA distractions \u2013 it’s the perfect opportunity to save energy<\/a> and try something new. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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