Make a cat ornament that looks like your own pet, or create a whole clowder of them (did you know that’s the name for a group of cats?!). These salt dough ornaments are SO EASY and fun to make, and they look paws-itively adorable!
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How many cat ornaments does this recipe make?
It will depend on the size of your cat (we used a 4 inch cat cookie cutter) and the thickness of your dough, but we were able to make 6 salt dough cat ornaments from our salt dough recipe.
Do you need to seal these salt dough cat ornaments?
We used glossy Mod Podge on our cat ornaments because we wanted them to have a shiny finish. Mod Podge also helps protect the paint and keeps moisture out of the salt dough, which helps it to last longer. However, salt dough ornaments will last a long time even without being sealed, so it’s definitely an optional step.
How long do salt dough ornaments last?
Salt dough ornaments will last years, if not decades, especially when they’re properly sealed and stored. If you’d like to keep your salt dough cat ornaments for a long time, be sure to store them in a cool, dark place with low humidity. Wrap them in bubble wrap or paper towel when not in use to keep them from breaking.
What salt is best to use for making salt dough ornaments?
Regular table salt is the best type of salt to use for making salt dough. It’s inexpensive and the small grains mix well with the flour and water. The finer the grain of salt, the nicer your ornaments will look. Surprisingly, we found the table salt from the dollar store had the finest grain and ended up looking nicer than grocery store table salt.
Why did my salt dough cat ornaments puff up?
Salt dough shouldn’t puff up in the oven, but there are several reasons why this might have happened:
What if I don’t have a cat cookie cutter?
If you don’t have a cat cookie cutter you can print off a cat shape (google “cat shape”). Then cut it out and place it on top of your rolled salt dough. Use a paring knife to cut around the shape.
Don’t forget to carve or write the year (and the cat’s name!) on the back of your salt dough cat ornaments! These cat ornaments are super cute, and they would also make great magnets if you don’t make an ornament hole.
Here’s even more salt dough craft ideas:
Salt Dough Ornaments
Paw Print Salt Dough Ornaments
Salt Dough Monster Pets
Halloween Salt Dough Keepsake
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