Description
Engage in a fun and sensory-rich salt painting project that sparks creativity and learning about color mixing and texture.
Ingredients
- Table salt
- White cardstock or watercolor paper
- Liquid watercolors or food coloring
- Small cups or containers for mixing
- Glue (liquid school glue works best)
- Paintbrush
- Water
- Optional: Glitter or other embellishments
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Spread out newspapers or plastic sheets to protect your surfaces. Have all materials ready for easy access.
- Create Your Design: Use the glue to draw your desired design or pattern on the cardstock. Make sure the glue lines are thick enough to hold the salt.
- Add the Salt: Immediately sprinkle salt over the wet glue, ensuring all glue is covered for an even texture. Gently shake off the excess salt, allowing the design to dry for a few minutes.
- Mix Colors: In small cups, mix liquid watercolors or food coloring with water for various shades. Start with a small amount and adjust to your preferred brightness.
- Paint with Color: Using a paintbrush, touch the colors to the salt surface; watch as the colors run and blend! Experiment with different colors and layering for a dynamic look.
- Let It Dry: After painting, let your salt painting dry completely to preserve the design.
Notes
Swap colors as you like; try different sizes of salt for unique textures. Use glitter for extra sparkle and create themed designs for seasons.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: 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