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DIY Flower Salt Painting


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  • Author: rosalind-chef-2
  • Total Time: 120 minutes
  • Yield: 1 painting
  • Diet: N/A

Description

A fun and engaging craft activity for all ages that combines art with sensory play through vibrant salt painting.


Ingredients

  • White school glue
  • Fine salt
  • Watercolor paints or food coloring
  • Heavyweight paper or cardstock
  • A paintbrush
  • Dish or tray (for salt)
  • Spray bottle with water (optional)
  • Protective covering for your workspace

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Workspace: Lay down protective covering to avoid mess and gather all your materials.
  2. Create Your Flower Design: Use white glue to draw flower shapes on heavyweight paper.
  3. Sprinkle the Salt: While the glue is still wet, carefully sprinkle salt over the designs.
  4. Shake Off Excess Salt: Gently lift the paper and tilt it to shake off any extra salt.
  5. Add Color: Dilute watercolor paints or food coloring with water and drop colors onto the salt.
  6. Let it Dry: Place your artwork in a safe space to dry completely, which may take a few hours.

Notes

Experiment with color blending and different shapes for unique creations.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Craft
  • Method: Crafting
  • Cuisine: N/A

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 project
  • Calories: 0
  • Sugar: 0g
  • Sodium: 0mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 0g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg