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Materials
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup cornstarch Easy to find at most grocery stores.
- 1 cup water
- Fresh or dried flowers fresh flowers (dried works as well) Experiment with different flower types for unique results.
Tools
- 1 small saucepan
- 1 wax paper or parchment paper For rolling out the dough.
- 1 rolling pin To roll out the cornstarch dough.
- Optional cookie cutters Use various shapes for your charms.
- 1 airtight container For storing the finished charms.
Instructions
Making the Dough
- Pour 1 cup of cornstarch into the saucepan and add 1 cup of water. Stir gently until it combines into a smooth mixture.
- Place the saucepan over low heat, stirring continuously for about 5 minutes until it thickens into a dough-like consistency.
- Remove the mixture from heat and let it cool slightly.
Shaping the Charms
- Transfer the warm dough onto a clean work surface lined with wax paper.
- Roll out the dough to a thickness of around 1/4 inch.
- Cut out shapes from the dough using cookie cutters.
- Gently press your chosen fresh flowers into each cut-out shape, ensuring they are well embedded.
- Peel them from the wax paper and let them dry on a clean surface for at least 24 hours.
- Once dry, use strings or hooks to hang your pressed flower charms as ornaments or gifts.
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Tips & Notes:
Store charms in an airtight container to avoid moisture damage. Dried flowers can also be used. For variations, consider using natural dyes, beads, or different flower types.