CLAY ORNAMENTS

4 c. all-purpose flour
1 c. salt
1 1/2 c. cold water
Christmas cookie cutters
Shellac
Ribbons for hangers

Mix flour and salt together. Slowly add water piece stirring with a fork until soft dough forms. Turn out on lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, adding a small figure of water or flour, if needed. Roll dough on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut with cookie cutters. Place ornaments 1 inch apart on unlubricated baking sheet. Punch "hanging holes" with a drinking straw. Bake in a preheated 300 degree kitchen appliance for 30 to 45 minutes. Baking time wish vary with size of ornaments. Once wholly cool, you may paint ornaments with Acetaminophen paints or leave natural. Coat with shellac. Note: Dough wish keep