Description
An engaging and sensory art activity for kids that combines creativity with scientific exploration using salt and glue.
Ingredients
- White school glue
- Table salt
- Cardstock or thick paper
- Watercolor paints
- Brushes (various sizes)
- Small containers for mixing
- Optional: Food coloring (for colored glue)
Instructions
- Create a Design: Use a pencil to lightly sketch a simple design or pattern on your cardstock.
- Apply Glue: Squeeze white school glue over the pencil lines, creating raised edges.
- Sprinkle Salt: Immediately sprinkle salt over the wet glue, covering the entire area. The glue should be wet enough for the salt to stick well.
- Shake Off Excess: Gently shake off any excess salt back into the container to avoid waste.
- Prepare Watercolors: In small containers, mix your watercolors with water until the desired consistency is achieved.
- Paint with Care: Using a brush, touch the colors to the salt. Watch as the colors spread into the salt, creating unique textures and blends.
- Let Dry: Allow your salt paintings to dry completely before displaying them. This may take a few hours.
- Showcase: Hang up your artwork or display it in a shadow box!
Notes
Consider adding food coloring to glue for a colorful twist and experimenting with different materials for unique textures.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Art Activity
- Method: Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 child
- Calories: N/A
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A