This Christmas salt art is so festive, and it’s really mesmerizing to watch the paint ripple and spread across the salt. Download and print our FREE Christmas tree templates and star outlines to create this fun and colourful process art!
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Free printable templates for Christmas salt painting:
Click the links below to find many great options for salt painting! The templates are free to download and print. On our Christmas tree template page you can choose from 8 different Christmas tree outlines. We used Christmas Tree #2 and Christmas Tree #7 in the medium size:
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On our star template page there are 8 different stars available, each one having 3 different sizes available, with a 4th option showing many sizes. We made our salt art with Star Outline #3 and Star Outline #5, each in the medium size:
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What type of paint is best for Christmas salt painting?
We used diluted liquid watercolour paint, but you can also use food coloring. You need to use a liquid paint that spreads across the salt easily. You can also use undiluted watercolor paint or food coloring (ie. no water added). This will give you bright, bold colours.
What paper is best for Christmas salt painting?
You need to use a thick paper that won’t absorb too much of the glue and that can handle liquid without warping too much. We used watercolor paper, but you can also use cardstock.
What glue is used for salt art?
We used Elmer’s white school glue to make our salt paintings. We tried using dollar store glue in the past, and it was just too watery. Elmer’s or another reputable brand is definitely recommended for making your Christmas salt art.
Do I have to cut out the templates when making salt paintings?
No, you can hold the printed template up to a bright window and place the watercolor paper on top of the template page. Then you should be able to see the lines of the template through the paper, allowing you to trace them. Or you can get creative and draw your own holiday themed shapes!
Christmas salt painting is such a fun and easy holiday craft for kids and adults alike! We love the crystal texture of this Christmas salt art, and the process itself is really cool.
Here’s even more salt painting ideas:
Magic Salt and Watercolor Snowflake Art
Painted Salt Sculptures
Easy Winter Painting
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