How to Make Hard and Thick Gingerbread men for Child's Project?

Question

Hello: My child is suppose to make and decorate a gingerbread man for a school contest. We already have the pattern but would like to make it out of something other then paper. We thought about making the gingerbread men out of dough to the consistentcy that the gingerbread man would be thick but hard too. This GIngerbread man will not be eaten. We would like it thick and stiff enough so that it can be hung on a wall and not break. The other idea was plaster of paris. I don't know either way because the whole idea is that the gingerbread man is thick and hard. Also, I need some ideas on how to decorate it once I have it made. Be creative because we want it to turn out very special. Thanks

Answer 1

I think that there is a glue that you can mix with regular bread and make sort of a hard plaster like thing. You might even be able to use Elmer's glue?


Edited to add: I did a search and I came up with this

Bread Sculpting Dough

A quick and easy clay recipe made from bread and glue!
Note: As in all recipes, results can vary depending on humidity, conditions, etc. Please try any recipe out before attempting in a group setting.

This project is rated EASY to do.

What You Need



2 Parts Bread - approximately 2 pieces or slices
2 Parts Glue - approximately 1/4 bottle (Normal bottle of Elmer's Glue-All NET 4 FL. OZ./118ml )
1 Part Food Coloring (optional ) - approximately 2 drops


How To Make It


Crumble bread into small chunks.
Add glue. Mix immediately. If too dry or sticky add a little water.
Add food coloring for color. (optional)
How to mold:
This is just like clay, but you need to be careful not to crumble it, or hold it in your hand for too long (It may get sticky and stick to your hand!) When you want colored figures, I suggest that you color the dough, before working with it.
How long will it dry?
Usually, it takes one hour to dry. Due to amount and proportions. I suggest that you leave it in a cool room, (for instance, the garage, if clean enough) on a flat cookie sheet, with a nonstick spray, or wax paper on it.
How do I finish my items?
When you finish your items, spray them with either ceramic spray or hair spray, both do the trick. Also clear nail polish or high gloss varnish work. All work the same. Make sure the items have dried before putting clear finish on them.


















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Answer 2

ok well if you have the recipe for the gingerbread then do it just like you would do a cookie that comes out to hard over cook it but don't burn it ,the cookie is already brown so over cooking it won't show and to make it thick all depends on how thin you roll it out after you bake your cookie leave it out and you can even bake it on wax paper and when you take it out of the oven leave it on the paper so it continues to cook good luck ~Chef Abbi