Salt Painting for Kids
Ingredients:
– White school glue (PVA)
– Table salt (fine grain)
– Liquid watercolors, food coloring, or liquid water-based paints
– Heavyweight paper or watercolor paper
– Paintbrushes, droppers, or pipettes
– Tray or newspaper (to catch excess salt)
Directions:
1. Draw with Glue: Begin by using the white school glue to create patterns, shapes, or outlines on your heavyweight paper. You might consider drawing flowers, rainbows, or abstract swirls—let your creativity flow!
2. Sprinkle Salt: While the glue is still wet, generously sprinkle fine grain table salt over your drawn designs. Ensure that all the glue lines are covered with salt. To remove any excess salt, gently shake the paper or tap it against the tray or newspaper.
3. Paint the Salt: Take a paintbrush or a dropper and dip it into your liquid watercolors or thinned food coloring. Carefully touch the salt lines with the color. Watch in amazement as the color begins to spread along the salt, creating beautiful and vibrant blooms.
4. Layer Colors: For an even more dynamic look, add additional colors right next to each other. This can create marbled or gradient effects. Allow the colors to blend naturally, but be careful not to over-saturate any areas for the best visual impact.
5. Dry & Display: Once you are happy with your painting, set it aside to air-dry completely. This process can take around 30 to 60 minutes. After it’s dry, consider framing it or hanging it up so everyone can admire your sparkly salt painting!
Tips & Variations:
– Experiment with texture: Try using thicker lines of glue to create raised areas that will hold more salt and paint for different effects.
– Use different types of paper: Cardstock or mixed media paper can also work well and may provide different visual results compared to watercolor paper.