DIY Homemade Dog Paw Print Christmas Ornaments
A recipe for a basic paw print mold that you can use as a Christmas ornament. Decorate to suit your pup's personality.
Ingredients
- 1 c. Flour (a bit extra if dough is too sticky)
- 1/2 c. Hot water (not boiling)
- 1/2 c. Salt
- An object to create the shape of the ornament (cup, coaster, etc.)
- Ribbon to hang the ornament
- Paint, glitter, rhinestones, glue gun, white glue and anything else you want to decorate it with
Instructions
- Combine the flour, water and salt. Knead on a floured surface until it forms a ball.
- Using a rolling pin (or a glass if you don't have one), roll out the dough so that it’s flat. About a fourth of an inch thick will work.
- Press your object into the dough and take off the remaining dough around it.
- Press your dog’s paw into the dough. If you have a big dog, transfer the dough onto a plate and put the plate onto the ground for her to step into. If you have a little dog, just pick her up. I found that guiding his paw from the heel to the toes makes the best imprint. If the imprint isn't deep enough, use your finger or another small object to pat down the imprint more. It may not look that noticeable, but once you paint it, it will look great.
- Make a hole at the top of the ornament using a pencil, straw or another object.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place your ornaments on it.
- Bake for around 2 - 2 hours and 45 mins at 225F (107C). When they're finished, they should be completely hard but not browned. This may take a little more or less time, depending on your oven.
- Once cool, decorate with paint, glitter, markers or whatever your heart desires. One simple way to decorate it is to paint the paw imprints.
- Put your ribbon through the hole and hang.
- Hold your dog up to the ornament and be like "that's your paw!!" (okay, maybe that's just me).