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Glue and Salt Watercolor Art

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Create beautiful textured art using glue, salt, and watercolor paints.

  • Total Time: 130 minutes
  • Yield: 1 piece of artwork

Ingredients

  • White school glue
  • Fine salt
  • Watercolor paints
  • Thick watercolor paper or cardstock
  • Small paintbrushes
  • A container of water
  • Paper towels

Instructions

  1. Prepare your workspace with newspaper or a plastic mat for easy cleanup.
  2. Draw your design lightly on the paper with a pencil.
  3. Apply the glue to create raised lines for your design.
  4. Sprinkle salt over the wet glue.
  5. Let it dry completely, which may take 1-2 hours.
  6. Remove excess salt gently once dried.
  7. Choose your watercolor colors.
  8. Paint the design with watercolor on the glued sections.
  9. Let it dry completely before displaying.

Notes

Feel free to experiment with shapes and surfaces. Adult supervision is recommended for children.

  • Author: marata-alibanti
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 120 minutes
  • Category: Art & Craft
  • Method: DIY Crafting
  • Cuisine: N/A
  • Diet: N/A
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