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In a large saucepan, mix corn starch and baking soda. Add water and stir until smooth. Cover and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until mixture is the consistency of slightly dry mashed potatoes. Remove from heat and cover with a damp cloth. When cool enough to handle, coat hands and surface lightly with corn starch and knead dough until smooth and pliable.

Roll out to 1/4 inch thickness and cut with holiday or other fun shaped cookie cutters. To dry: place on a baking sheet in a 250 degree oven for 20-30 minutes or until hard. For best results, allow ornaments to cool and brush loose powder off ornaments before painting. Makes about 16-20 ornaments.