Mementos For The Keys In Life by Haley Barber Mementos For The Keys In LifeHere’s how: “Better than Salt Dough” Clay: 1/2 cup cornstarch 1 cup baking soda 3/4 cup water (if you want to make colored dough, add the food coloring to the water before you mix it in.) Making Clay In a medium sized pot combine the cornstarch, baking soda, and water. Stir over medium heat. After a couple of minutes, the mixture will begin to thicken. When it looks like smooth, mashed potatoes, remove the pot from the heat. Spoon the ball of dough into a bowl and cover it with a damp cloth until it’s cool. When it’s cool, knead it on a smooth surface until smooth. Add more cornstarch if it feels sticky. Preheat oven to 175 degrees F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper. Roll out clay to 1/4 inch thick on a surface lightly dusted with cornstarch. Use cookie cutters to cut out shapes. Transfer shapes to the prepared baking sheet. You can use a straw to make a hole at the top of the ornament so you can add ribbon later to hang it. We used a bamboo skewer. Place them in the oven for about an hour, *turning them over halfway through cooking.* Finally roll out your dough to make your imprints! Then bake till they are complete