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Handprint Santa Salt Dough Ornament

What you will need:

1 Cup All Purpose Flour
1/2 Cup Salt
1/4 Cup Warm Water (you may need to add a bit more)
Note* Dough should not be sticky
Craft Paints & Brushes
Wax Paper
Butterknife
The hand of a willing participant!To Make Your Santa

Turn the salt dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it just as you would bread dough to remove air bubbles and obtain a smooth texture.

Cut a piece of dough, roll into a ball and flatten to about 1/2 an inch on the wax paper.

Sprinkle flour all over the palm of a hand and lightly on the dough to prevent sticking.

Press hand firmly down on the dough and lift it carefully. Use the butterknife to go around the edges and create a border.

Place the handprint in the microwave and heat for 15 seconds. Repeat. Then heat for 20 seconds.

Do this until the dough starts to dry out and change color (about 6 rounds).

You can paint the dough as long as it is starting to harden, it will dry and harden the rest of the way over night.

TIP* Paint the whole handprint white first, then paint the face section. It makes painting all the detail much easier!