Baking Soda Worry Stones

2880 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Cook baking soda mix until thick dough.
  2. 2Cook baking soda mix until thick dough.
  3. 3Cook baking soda mix until thick dough.
  4. 4In a saucepan, combine baking soda, cornstarch, and water.
  5. 5In a saucepan, combine baking soda, cornstarch, and water.
  6. 6In a saucepan, combine baking soda, cornstarch, and water.
  7. 7Stir well until the mixture is smooth.
  8. 8Stir well until the mixture is smooth.
  9. 9Stir well until the mixture is smooth.
  10. 10Place the pan over medium heat and keep stirring until the mixture thickens into a soft dough-like paste.
  11. 11Place the pan over medium heat and keep stirring until the mixture thickens into a soft dough-like paste.
  12. 12Place the pan over medium heat and keep stirring until the mixture thickens into a soft dough-like paste.
  13. 13Remove from heat and let it cool until safe to touch.
  14. 14Remove from heat and let it cool until safe to touch.
  15. 15Remove from heat and let it cool until safe to touch.
  16. 16Separate the dough into 3–4 small portions.
  17. 17Separate the dough into 3–4 small portions.
  18. 18Separate the dough into 3–4 small portions.
  19. 19Add a few drops of food coloring to each portion and gently knead the color in.
  20. 20Add a few drops of food coloring to each portion and gently knead the color in.
  21. 21Add a few drops of food coloring to each portion and gently knead the color in.
  22. 22Take small pieces from the colored doughs and lightly twist them together.
  23. 23Take small pieces from the colored doughs and lightly twist them together.
  24. 24Take small pieces from the colored doughs and lightly twist them together.
  25. 25Roll the mixture between your hands to form a small oval stone.
  26. 26Roll the mixture between your hands to form a small oval stone.
  27. 27Roll the mixture between your hands to form a small oval stone.
  28. 28Press your thumb gently into the center of the oval to create a small thumb groove.
  29. 29Press your thumb gently into the center of the oval to create a small thumb groove.
  30. 30Press your thumb gently into the center of the oval to create a small thumb groove.
  31. 31Smooth the edges with your fingers.
  32. 32Smooth the edges with your fingers.
  33. 33Smooth the edges with your fingers.
  34. 34Place the stones on parchment paper and let them dry for 24–48 hours until fully hardened.
  35. 35Place the stones on parchment paper and let them dry for 24–48 hours until fully hardened.
  36. 36Place the stones on parchment paper and let them dry for 24–48 hours until fully hardened.
  37. 37Brush a thin layer of clear glue or Mod Podge over the stones for a glossy look.
  38. 38Brush a thin layer of clear glue or Mod Podge over the stones for a glossy look.
  39. 39Brush a thin layer of clear glue or Mod Podge over the stones for a glossy look.
  40. 40Let dry completely.
  41. 41Let dry completely.
  42. 42Let dry completely.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 1 cup baking soda
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
  • 0.5 cup cornstarch
  • 0.75 cup water
  • 0.75 cup water
  • 0.75 cup water
  • Food coloring
  • Food coloring
  • Food coloring
  • Essential oils
  • Essential oils
  • Essential oils
  • clear glue/Mod Podge
  • clear glue/Mod Podge
  • clear glue/Mod Podge

Equipment

saucepanparchment paper

Tips

  • Do not mix food coloring fully - leave streaks so the colors create a marbled swirl effect.
  • Flip stones halfway through drying so both sides dry evenly.
  • Brushing a thin layer of clear glue or Mod Podge makes stones smoother and shinier.
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