How To Make Gluten Free Salt Dough Ornaments

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The history of salt dough ornaments

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The history of salt dough ornaments

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The history of salt dough ornaments

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If you don't eat them why make salt dough ornaments gluten free?

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Some people have such severe reactions to gluten that they can’t even come in contact with it, or breath the particles in the air so making ornaments like this, or playing with play dough can cause problems for them.

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How are salt dough ornaments formed and decorated?

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Want to make an impression in your salt dough? Literally, any random object that you have lying around your house that has a fun texture like forks, straws, pine cones, rubber stamps, or cookie cutters will work!

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How are salt dough ornaments dried?

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What temperature do you bake salt dough at?

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4-6 hours

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You will know the salt dough ornaments are done baking when they have completely hardened.

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How To Make Gluten Free Salt Dough Ornaments

The history of salt dough ornaments

The history of salt dough ornaments

The history of salt dough ornaments

If you don't eat them why make salt dough ornaments gluten free?

Some people have such severe reactions to gluten that they can’t even come in contact with it, or breath the particles in the air so making ornaments like this, or playing with play dough can cause problems for them.

How are salt dough ornaments formed and decorated?

Want to make an impression in your salt dough? Literally, any random object that you have lying around your house that has a fun texture like forks, straws, pine cones, rubber stamps, or cookie cutters will work!

How are salt dough ornaments dried?

What temperature do you bake salt dough at?

4-6 hours

200° F

You will know the salt dough ornaments are done baking when they have completely hardened.

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