hand print keep sake

How To Make hand print keep sake

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  Step 1
  My goal for this batch was to do a handprint with both her twins' hands on one keepsake & then to have a separate one for each. This recipe had enough to make 3 keepsakes. Depending on the size & how many kids you have, you may need to double the recipe.
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  Step 2
  In your mixing bowl gradually blend in your flour & salt with water. NOTE: Remember to add gradually, because you can always add more water then takeaway.
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  Step 3
  It was easier to lightly grease my baking sheet with oil & form & roll out on the cookie sheet. Once you have your form made, I suggest you use your straw to make a whole in it before you have your kids emboss their hand print.
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  Step 4
  Keep in mind you need to have your dough thick enough to form the handprint. If your dough is too thin, it will not work. Place in a 150* degree oven for an hour. Or you can air dry over night & for 24 hours.
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  Step 5
  Here's the picture of all 3 finished. They each have their own hand print & then the one combined. You can paint or gloss however you'd like. For me personally, I wanted it to look as organic & natural as possible.
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  Step 6
  This truly makes my heart swoon. I love every bit of the natural & raw aspects of seeing their hand prints together. Making these ornaments has captured some beautiful moments that we are experiencing right now in our home. I personally feel any keepsake ornament that can mark a moment in time is the best kind of ornament there is. It tells a story & I love that about homemade ornaments, you just can't beat it!
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  NOTE: This is a good idea from Chris a JAP memeber: I have to recommend; if you want this keepsake to really last that you paint or glaze it somehow because no matter how safely we stored them they do break down and crumble...and I have even had them get flour bugs. NEW UPDATE on keeping bugs away from these keep sakes: Store decorations made out of this dough with a few bay leaves and they never get buggy that way. Thanks Chris!
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