Salt Dough Ornaments

DirectionsPreheat oven to 325°F .Mix flour and salt well. Gradually add water, stirring with a large spoon. Finish mixing with hands. Knead until soft and pliable.Roll out on floured surface about 1/8 inch thick. If you want to make salt dough look like gingerbread for Gingerbread men divide dough in half and add the 1/2 cup Allspice and kneed together. Cut shapes with cookie cutters. Place on cookie sheets. With a toothpick make a hole in the top of the ornament for threading string. Bake at 325°F (165 degrees C) until hard, about 1 hour. Decorate with paint and varnish to preserve.