Christmas salt painting

Christmas salt painting

Summary of Christmas Salt Painting:
Christmas salt painting is a festive craft that combines glue, salt, and watercolor to create shimmering holiday designs. Common designs include snowflakes, Christmas trees, ornaments, and other holiday symbols. The salt absorbs the watercolor, creating a unique and vibrant texture that sparkles in the light.

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Gather Materials:

   • Heavy white paper or cardstock (to handle the glue and salt).
   • White school glue (liquid glue works best).
   • Table salt.
   • Watercolors or liquid food coloring.
   • Paintbrushes or droppers.
   • Pencil (optional, for tracing designs).

2. Create Your Design:

   • Sketch a simple Christmas-themed design on the paper (such as a snowflake, tree, or ornament) or work freehand if preferred.
   • Trace over the lines with the white glue, making sure to use enough glue so the salt will adhere well.

3. Add the Salt:

   • Generously sprinkle salt over the glue lines while it’s still wet.
   • Tap off the excess salt into a container to avoid mess and reuse it.

4. Add Color:

   • Load a paintbrush with a small amount of water and watercolor or a drop of food coloring.
   • Gently touch the salt with the brush, allowing the color to spread along the salt lines.
   • Continue adding colors as desired, being careful not to over-saturate.

5. Drying:

   • Allow the painting to dry completely without moving it to avoid disturbing the salt.

6. Display:

   • Once dry, the painting will have a textured, sparkly appearance that makes for a perfect Christmas decoration.

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