Description
A fun and educational craft that combines art and science using salt and watercolors to create stunning fireworks patterns.
Ingredients
- Watercolor paper or thick cardstock
- Watercolors (liquid or pan)
- Table salt
- Paintbrushes (various sizes)
- Small bowls of water
- Paper towels or old rags
- Pencil (for sketching fireworks designs)
- Optional: A dropper or pipette for more precise application
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Lay down newspaper and gather all materials.
- Sketch Your Fireworks: Lightly sketch the fireworks shape on the watercolor paper.
- Apply Watercolors: Use a wet brush to apply vibrant watercolor to the sketched shapes.
- Add Salt: Sprinkle salt on wet paint to create patterns.
- Let It Dry: Allow your artwork to dry completely.
- Remove the Salt: Brush off the salt gently to reveal the effects.
Notes
Experiment with different colors and salt types for unique effects. Supervision is recommended for children.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: Art Project
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- 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