Colored Salt Jars
Create beautiful and mesmerizing colored salt jars with this simple DIY craft that serves as decor or unique gifts.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup Table salt or coarse salt Use for creating colored salt.
- as needed Food coloring or liquid watercolors For coloring the salt.
- 1 Small glass jars or containers For layering the colored salt.
Supplies
- 1 Baking sheet For drying salt.
- optional Parchment paper For lining the baking sheet.
- 1 Measuring spoons or cups For measuring salt and colors.
- 1 Mixing bowls For mixing colored salt.
- 1 Stirring sticks or spoons
Instructions
Prepare Your Salt
- In a mixing bowl, pour about 1 cup of salt.
- Add a few drops of food coloring or liquid watercolors.
- Stir well until the salt is uniformly colored.
Dry the Salt
- Spread the colored salt on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Let it sit for at least 30 minutes or until fully dry.
Layer the Salt in Jars
- Once dry, take your small jars and layer the colored salt.
- Carefully pour or spoon the colored salt into the jar, creating distinct layers.
Finishing Touches
- Optionally, add decorative elements like small stones, shells, or fairy lights.
- Seal your jars with lids or use them as open decor.
Notes
Customize colors by mixing food coloring to get new shades. Experiment with different salts or use them in larger art pieces.