How to make raised salt paintings
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Have some fab fizzing fun by making these salt paintings. Kids will love this painting activity and it's so quick and easy too - perfect to brighten up a quiet afternoon. Here are the step by step instructions:
You will need:
paint
glue
salt
card or paper
How to make salt paint paintings
1. Make your own water colour paints by mixing paint with water and stirring well.
2. Paint a pattern or picture on a piece of card with glue. Black or dark coloured card works really well so the salt and the colours show up.
3. Now sprinkle salt all over the piece of paper until all the glue is covered. Shake off excess salt.
4. You are left with a raised salt design.
5. Now take your paintbrush, dab it in a colour and place it gently on a bit of the salt. It is like magic as it spreads and fizzes. Carry on dabbing on different colours all the way over your design.
6. The photo doesn't quite capture the fizzing and lovely blurred effects as the salt and paint mix together - but take our word for it that this is great fun and a painting activity that kids will love.
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