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Baking Soda Colorful Cloud Ornaments

Create beautiful, tactile cloud-shaped ornaments using a simple baking soda dough. Perfect for seasonal displays and a fun DIY project.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 10 ornaments
Course: Air Drying
Cuisine: Air Drying
Calories: 25
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Baking soda
  • Cornstarch or white glue
  • Water warm
  • Liquid watercolors or diluted acrylic paint
  • Cookie cutters or small cloud-shaped molds
  • A mixing bowl and spoon
  • Rolling pin or a smooth bottle
  • A straw or small skewer
  • Twine thin ribbon, or thread
  • A soft paintbrush optional
  • Parchment paper or a silicone mat

Method
 

  1. Mix the dry ingredients in a bowl until they feel even and slightly powdery.
  2. Add warm water slowly while stirring; stop when the mix forms a soft, pliable dough.
  3. Knead the dough on a dusted surface until it feels smooth and slightly cool.
  4. Flatten the dough with a rolling pin to about a quarter inch thickness.
  5. Press cloud-shaped cookie cutters into the dough, lifting carefully to keep shapes whole.
  6. Make a small hole near the top of each cloud with a straw or skewer for hanging.
  7. Place ornaments on parchment and let them air dry until firm to the touch.
  8. Add color gently with a soft brush once the ornaments feel mostly dry.
  9. Thread twine or ribbon through the hole and tie a simple knot.
  10. Sit with your finished pieces for a moment and notice how they catch the light.

Notes

These ornaments can be made and displayed seasonally, offering a soft, tactile reminder of creativity. Store in a cool, dry place to prevent damage.