06/11/2025
With the holidays upon us, and decorating ideas floating around, here's a fun DIY to try with the family: Clay Diffuser Ornaments!
You can decorate your home, or give them as gifts. Handmade gifts are so fun to give and receive. 🎁
Whats also great about this recipe is you probably already have everything you'll need at home.
Ingredients:
• 1 cup baking soda
• ½ cup cornstarch
• ½ cup water
• Cookie mold, toothpick, rolling pin, or similar tools (optional)
• Ribbon or string
• Kid Safe Essential Oils
Directions:
1. Place baking soda, cornstarch, and water in a pan and heat over medium heat while continuously stirring.
2. Continue stirring while on the heat until the mixture becomes thick and can form a ball.
3. Allow the dough to cool in the pan until it’s safe to handle but still warm.
4. Remove dough from the pan and wrap it in a damp cloth and allow it to cool.
5. Roll out the dough. Cut and mold into your desired shapes. Use a toothpick (or similar item) to create a small hole for hanging.
6. Allow the dough to totally dry. Dry time will depend on the size and thickness of your ornament; expect at least 24 hours. If the dough dries too quickly, it will crack. If you are in a hot and dry climate, place a damp cloth over your creations to slow down the drying time.
7. Once the dough is dry, feel free to embellish your ornament with paint, stamps, or other materials. Add essential oils; allow them to absorb into the clay then tie a string through the hole and hang where desired. Essential oils may disrupt paint and discolor the clay, so plan your decorations accordingly.
Tip: You can use this dough with molds. Line the mold with fractionated coconut oil then allow the clay to totally dry inside the mold before removing.
Looking for some molds?
Check out Amazon: https://amzn.to/495mw4K
They even have Butterflies 🦋 😍
This Kid's Essential Oil Safety Cheat Sheet is a quick reference guide to oils that are safe to use with your kids:
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Find Handmade Clay Ornament ideas on Pinterest: https://pin.it/4Agu90b3y