Homemade Clay Recipe (for homemade ornaments)
These Stamped Clay Ornaments are easy to make starting with this 3-ingredient homemade clay recipe. Stamp, paint & Mod Podge & you have beautiful tree decor
Servings 20 ornaments
Ingredients
- 2 cups baking soda
- 1½ cups water
- 1 cup cornstarch
Instructions
- Combine the baking soda, water, and cornstarch in a medium saucepan. If you are going to tint the dough to the color of your choice, now is the time to also add the food coloring.
- Heat over medium stirring constantly until the mixture starts to resemble mashed potatoes.
- Remove & transfer the mixture to a glass bowl.
- Cover with a damp towel & allow it to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Once cool, preheat the oven to 175 degrees.
- Place the clay on a sheet of parchment paper and roll it out into a flat layer - about 1/4" thick. (if it's still sticky you can add a little more cornstarch)
- Cut the dough into the desired shapes, stamp with any stampers you choose, and transfer the cut shapes onto a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake approx 30 minutes - gently flip them over & bake another 30 minutes.
- Let stand at room temperature for at least 24 hours (or until completely dried out) before painting. (this may take longer depending on the humidity and temperature of your home)