Christmas Ornament Recipe
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cookie cutters.
1 C corn starch
2 C baking soda (1-lb pkg)
1-1/2 C water
In medium saucepan stir together corn starch and baking soda. Add water all at once and stir until smooth. Add coloring if desired. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until mixture reaches the consistency of slightly dry mashed potatoes. (mixture will come to a boil, then start to thicken first in lumps and then in a thick mass: it should hold it's shape.) Turn out onto a plate and cover with a damp cloth: cool.
When cool enough to handle, knead thoroughly on corn starch dusted surface until smooth and pliable. If not to be used immediately, store completely cooled clay in tightly closed plastic bag or container with tight fitting cover: clay may be kept in a cool place up to two weeks. Knead stored clay thoroughly before using.
One half recipe of clay is enough for about 20 small ornaments. With rolling pin roll out clay to about 1/4 thickness: cut with cutters. With wooden pick or end of straw make a small hole near top edge of ornament: Set shapes aside to dry, turning occasionally. When dry, glue on decorations or paint: add ribbon or string for necklace or package hang tags.
For napkin rings do not make a hole. Roll a small amount of dough into rope. Form into circle and press ends together. Dampen clay at seam before pressing together. Dry around a wax paper covered cardboard tube. (toilet paper roll) Be sure to dry rings thoroughly, when dry glue on desired shapes.
Christmas Magnets - Press dough into clean, dry molds. Tap out & let dry. Paint w/acrylic paint. Attach magnet w/glue.
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