Raised Salt Painting

Raised salt painting is an all-time favorite kids art activity that is loved by all ages from toddlers on up. Glue, salt, and watercolors are all you need for this simple art activity, also known as salty watercolors.

MATERIALS

 

• Card stock
  
• Squeeze bottle of glue (such as Elmers)
• Table salt
• Liquid watercolors
  
• Paint brushes or Droppers

 

 

*Any sturdy art surface will do. We’ve done this with card stock, poster board, cardboard, watercolor paper, paper plates, and foam core.

 

**Liquid watercolors are great for this activity. If you don’t have any, you can make your own by watering down food coloring.

1.) Squeeze glue designs or pictures onto your card stock.

 

2.) Sprinkle with salt until the glue is thoroughly covered. Tip to let excess salt fall away.

 

3.) Dip your paint brush into liquid watercolor paint then gently touch to the salt-covered glue lines. 

Watch the paint “magically” travel in both directions!

If you like, you can use a dropper or pipette instead of a paint brush to add your watercolor paint. We find that this can add a bit too much paint at a time, but I know that many people like this method.

 

4.) Let dry thoroughly. 

This may take a day or two.

 

You can use this glue + salt + watercolor technique to write names and other words…

 

 

 

 

Once they dry Email me a picture at [email protected]

 

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