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Salt-Painted Fireworks


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  • Author: rosalind-chef-2
  • Total Time: 120 minutes
  • Yield: As many artworks as you create
  • Diet: N/A

Description

Create beautiful salt-painted fireworks that add a festive touch to any celebration, perfect for family gatherings and hands-on art projects.


Ingredients

  • Watercolor paper
  • Table salt
  • Watercolor paints (variety of colors)
  • Paintbrushes
  • Small cups or containers (for mixing)
  • Droppers or spray bottles (optional)
  • A small bowl of water
  • Paper towels
  • Pencil (optional, for outlining)

Instructions

  1. Prepare your workspace by laying down newspapers or a plastic sheet to protect from spills and gather all materials.
  2. If desired, use a pencil to sketch the outline of firework shapes on the watercolor paper.
  3. Sprinkle salt generously over the drawn areas where you want to paint.
  4. In small cups, dilute different watercolor paints with water to create unique shades.
  5. Using a paintbrush, apply the watercolor paint onto the salty areas of the paper, observing how it spreads.
  6. Allow the artwork to dry completely, which may take a few hours.

Notes

Customize colors with metallic paints and experiment with different types of paper for unique outcomes. Consider adding glitter for extra sparkle.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Craft
  • Method: Artistic 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