Faux Ceramics

Ready for another craft project?

All this week, these alphabet cookie cutters are

showcasing their versatility. I got them at

a bargain price while treasure-hunting at

the Housing Works thrift store in New York.

Remember the holiday cards I made last year?

Enclosed is a heart-shaped ornament that can

be hung on a tree or around a door knob.

I made it out of salt dough and today,

I think it's time to play with salt dough again!

Here's how:

We'll need these ingredients.

Mix ingredients together until a dough is formed.

Add more water if the dough isn't coming together or

add flour little by little if the dough is too sticky.

Knead the dough on a floured board until it's smooth and elastic.

Roll out the dough with a rolling pin dusted with flour.

Roll until the dough is 1/4 inch thick.

Cut desired shapes with a cookie cutter dipped in flour.

Today, I'm using circles, 7 cm in diameter.

Then make indentations in the center with

your favorite letter {dip cutters in flour}.

Slowly take out the cutters.

I'm making small bowls with the letter

used as a monogram.

To achieve the "dome" of the bowl,

carefully transfer the dough circle to the back

of a small tart tin or the back of a muffin tin

{should be smaller than the dough circle}.

Make sure to grease the back of the tins with

vegetable oil so the dough doesn't stick to it

while baking. Also, the monogram should be

facing the back of the tin.

Put these on a cookie sheet.

Bake in a preheated 250 degree oven for 2 hours.

When done, allow to cool.

Here's what the mini monogram bowls look like. TADA!

I painted them in a metallic gold.

They're quite imperfect and lopsided, almost like a

beginner made them on a potter's wheel.

It clearly tells the recipient it's handmade.

This makes a thoughtful anniversary present

where the couple can rest their wedding bands.

It holds the jewelry you wear everyday and you can

take it when travelling because it's light & unbreakable.