How To Make Raised Salt Paintings
Learn how to make an easy raised salt painting for kids with our simple step-by-step painting tutorial.
Print Tutorial
Equipment
- Small paintbrush or pipette
- Cookie Sheet
Supplies
- Thick Paper or Cardstock
- Bottled White Glue
- Table Salt
- Liquid Watercolor Paint
Instructions
- Before you begin: Set up a work area. An old cookie tray works great to contain the mess and make clean-up easier.
- Draw a simple design using school glue. Lines work better than large blobs.
- Sprinkle table salt over all the glue lines. A tray underneath will help catch extra salt.
- Carefully move the paper so the salt fully covers the glue. Gently shake off excess.
- Dip a small brush or pipette into watercolor paint and touch the salt lines. Watch the colors spread and blend.
- Continue adding color to all glue and salt lines until you’re happy with the design. Let it dry completely.
- Kids can paint areas that don’t touch the salt lines to add even more color and creativity.
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Notes
- You can add extra paint details after completing the raised salt painting. Just don't paint too close to the wet glue.
- Try this painting on black paper instead of white.
- Liquid watercolor paint will give you the most vibrant colors, but food coloring or a regular palette will also work.