Once they dry, you can paint them bright colours with an eye dropper! The colour spreads like a magical ripple across the dried salt. It’s such a fun and mesmerizing art project!
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What kind of paint do you use to create these painted salt sculptures?
We actually used food colouring to paint our salt sculptures, because we liked the colors better! But if you don’t want to use food colouring, you can also use liquid watercolor paint! It works just the same way.
What molds are the best for making these painted salt sculptures?
We used silicone molds to make fun sculptures like butterflies, ladybugs, and flowers. We also made some small “sand castles” using Dixie cups. You don’t need fancy molds. You can easily use use plastic bowls or cups, sand castle molds, or other beach toys. Glass or ceramic cups and bowls will work as well, but it’s more difficult to get the sculptures out in one piece.
What can I do with my painted salt structure?
Display your salt sculptures just as you’d display something you made out of clay. Some people leave out salt for protection, to absorb negative energy, so this could be a fun way of doing that! You can also use these salt sculptures as part of sensory play. Kids can use a toy hammer or toothpicks to break apart the salt structures. Then they can play with the salt, making note of the colours and the texture.
Watch the food colouring spread like magic across these painted salt sculptures! Process art is so cool, because it’s all about playing and trying out new techniques. Use an eyedropper and experiment with colour mixing, creating abstract designs and shapes. It’s so much fun!
Here’s even more salt craft ideas:
Salt Painted Easter Eggs
Salt Dough Monster Pets
Magic Salt and Watercolor Snowflake Art
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