Salt painting

Salt painting is a fun and creative art activity for preschoolers that combines painting with the texture of salt to create beautiful, sparkly artwork.

Materials Needed:

• White glue
• Table salt
• Watercolor paints or food coloring
• Paintbrushes
• Heavy paper or cardstock

How to Do It:

1. Download and print the worksheets.
2. Draw with Glue:
   • Use the white glue to draw a picture or design on the heavy paper. .
3. Add Salt:
   • Sprinkle table salt over the glue while it is still wet. Make sure the glue is completely covered with salt.
4. Shake Off Excess:
   • Gently shake off the extra salt into a container or trash bin, leaving a salt-covered design on the paper.
5. Paint:
   • Dip a paintbrush into the watercolor paint or food coloring. Lightly touch the paintbrush to the salt-covered glue. Watch as the color spreads and creates beautiful patterns.
6. Dry:
   • Let your salt painting dry completely.

Enjoy your sparkly, colorful creation!

Watch how we did it here.