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Shaping Bread Sculpture |
| Section: LIFE / HOBBY |
| Author: Florence Temko |
| Publication: The world & I online |
| Issue Date: 12/1/1987 |
| Size: 1,540 Words, 8,804 Characters |
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Remember we found this angel in Grandma's attic?" - "Joanie made this little wreath when she was only four years old." Unpacking past Christmas ornaments is also an occasion to unpack wonderful family memories. Aged decorations may reveal one or two that look like cookies or ceramics, but in fact are made from varnished bread dough. Prepared much like cookies, they are long-lasting when following a recipe that uses salt as a preservative.
Inedible dough art ornaments are easy and fun to make for any age group. A family, couple, or church group can make tree ornaments, gift ties, and stocking stuffers in an hour or two.
"Oh, I don't have the time. I'm all thumbs. I could never make attractive ornaments." Such reactions as these usually turn into delighted comments after ha...
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... the pierced holes. This works well for symmetrical cookies. For animals and other figures, knot 1O-lb. Transparent fishline through the two pierced holes and knot two inches above the ornament. Or tie ribbon around the figure's neck.
More ideas - Glue dough art ornaments to barrettes, wear them as pendants, or attach them to magnets. Create a nativity scene, Noah's ark, or household pets.
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