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May 21, 2014

Painting on Salt and Glue

Raised Salt Painting ~ Simple Kids Art Projects

Have your kids tried painting on salt and glue?  If they haven’t, you may want to add it to your summer bucket list.  Seriously…it is that fun!  If you are looking simple kids art projects, then this is for you.  I love that it only uses 3 ingredients, plus they are ones that I always have on hand.  Read on for the full tutorial.
Raised Salt painting ~ simple kids art projects

Today we revisited one of my very first posts…Raised Salt Painting.  This was back before I really knew what I was doing, and when my mom was the only one reading my blog 😉

Painting on salt and glue is so cool, I can’t believe that it has taken us so long to try it again.  If you haven’t tried it yet, you are going to love it!

Raised Salt painting ~ simple kids art projects

My kids are always amazed by this simple technique and love watching the colors travel across their painting.  The first time we played with this simple techniques, the kids drew simple designs.  Lots of dots, squiggles and a few hearts. This time the kiddos were excited to create bugs.  Love!

Raised Salt painting ~ simple kids art projects

Raised Salt Painting:

  • White School Glue
  • Salt ~ we use regular table salt
  • Watercolors
  • Sturdy board ~ we used matt board.

Raised Salt painting ~ simple kids art projects

Super easy instructions…

Draw a simple design with glue on your board.

Cover the entire gluey picture with salt, shaking off the excess.

Gently touch a wet paintbrush to the salt and watch the colors travel across the painting.

For more detailed instructions check out our original post!

Raised Salt painting ~ simple kids art projects

Polka dots!  Love them.

Raised Salt painting ~ simple kids art projects  I love how the salty art dries!

Raised Salt painting ~ simple kids art projects  It sparkles like little tiny little crystals.

Raised Salt painting ~ simple kids art projects

I love this little caterpillar.  Totally reminds me of a the hungry caterpillar, love it!

Raised Salt painting ~ simple kids art projects

For more simple Kids Art Projects, check out our:

Compass Painting

Wax paper Resist

Painting on Wet Glue

Pour Painting

Related posts:

  1. Pour Painting with Watercolors
  2. Raised Salt Painting
  3. Painting on Wet Glue
  4. How to Make a Glue Sponge
Posted in Kid Art and tagged Art Recipe, Glue, Kid Projects, Painting, Watercolors.

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Related posts:

  1. Pour Painting with Watercolors
  2. Raised Salt Painting
  3. Painting on Wet Glue
  4. How to Make a Glue Sponge
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4 thoughts on “Painting on Salt and Glue”

  1. JDaniel4's Mom on May 23, 2014 at 5:09 am said:

    What a fun way to paint! I love the creature that was painted.

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  2. Linda on May 24, 2014 at 9:25 am said:

    This is a great idea. Will try this with my Autistic son

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  3. Jo ebisujima on May 28, 2014 at 7:17 am said:

    This is one of my sons favorite painting activities too!

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  4. Anna on June 1, 2014 at 5:02 pm said:

    Wow I’m so excited I found your site! Want to try all the kiddy stuff on here with my 4 yr old twins – you are so inspiring! What a great Blog!

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