Baking Soda Galaxy Ornaments
Create beautiful galaxy-themed ornaments using baking soda, cornstarch, and acrylic paints in a soothing, sensory crafting process.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Total Time: 150 minutes
- Yield: 6 ornaments
- Category: Craft
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
- Diet: N/A
Ingredients
- Baking soda, 1 cup
- Cornstarch, 1/2 cup
- Water, about 3/4 cup (warm)
- Mixing pot and wooden spoon
- Rolling pin or a bottle
- Cookie cutters or small molds
- Straw or skewer for hanging holes
- Acrylic paints or water-based pigment inks
- Small paintbrushes
- Clear acrylic sealer spray or matte varnish (optional)
- Twine, ribbon, or thin cord
- Sandpaper fine grit (optional)
- Baking tray and parchment paper or silicone mat
Instructions
- Combine the baking soda, cornstarch, and water in a small pot.
- Stir gently as the water warms.
- Heat the mixture over low to medium heat.
- Stir slowly and steadily until the mixture thickens into a soft paste.
- Transfer the paste to a cool surface and let it rest for a minute.
- Knead gently until the dough becomes smooth.
- Roll the dough between two sheets of parchment to an even thickness.
- Press cookie cutters into the dough and lift gently.
- Poke a hole near the top of each shape with a straw or skewer.
- Place the shapes on a parchment-lined tray and let them air dry a few hours.
- Bake them at low heat (about 175 F) in the oven for 1 to 2 hours if preferred.
- Sand any rough edges if you like when fully dry and cool.
- Paint the ornaments with thin layers of acrylic paint.
- Let the paint dry fully, then seal with a clear spray for protection.
- Thread twine through the hole and tie a small knot to hang.
Notes
Allow pauses during the steps for a calming experience.
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