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Salt Crystal Painting


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  • Author: rosalind-chef-2
  • Total Time: 735 minutes
  • Yield: Varies depending on artwork size
  • Diet: N/A

Description

A mesmerizing craft blending art and science, perfect for all ages. Explore crystallization while creating stunning salt crystal artworks.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 cup table salt
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup white school glue
  • Liquid watercolor or food coloring (various colors)
  • Thick watercolor paper or cardstock
  • Paintbrushes
  • Small bowls or containers for mixing colors
  • Paper towels
  • A flat surface for drying

Instructions

  1. Gather all materials in a clean, flat workspace.
  2. In a bowl, mix 1 cup of salt with 1 cup of water and stir until dissolved.
  3. In smaller bowls, mix liquid watercolor or food coloring with water to create pigmented solutions.
  4. Apply glue onto the watercolor paper in your desired design.
  5. Quickly sprinkle salt over the wet glue.
  6. Drop or drip colors over the sprinkled salt and watch for patterns.
  7. Allow your artwork to dry completely on a flat surface.

Notes

Try swapping materials like sugar for different textures or use glitter for sparkle. Experiment with layering and color mixing for unique designs.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 720 minutes
  • Category: Craft
  • Method: Hands-on Crafting
  • Cuisine: N/A

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 artwork
  • 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