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Materials
- White school glue (easy to find)
- Table salt (optional, but it gives texture)
- Watercolor paints (substitute-friendly with food coloring)
- Plain paper (like watercolor or heavy paper)
- Small paintbrushes (smooth bristles work best)
- Shallow container (for pouring salt)
- Optional: a small cup for mixing colors
Instructions
- Begin by drawing flower shapes on the paper using white school glue. Encourage your child to use their imagination, creating flowers of all shapes and sizes.
- Gently sprinkle salt over the glued areas while they are still wet. This process is delightful, as the salt dances across the glue, transforming the paper into a textured landscape.
- Once the salt covers the glue, carefully shake off the excess back into the container. This moment allows for thoughtful attention to detail; relish in watching the salt cling to the glue.
- Prepare your paint by adding a few drops of watercolor paint into a small cup. If you want to create unique colors, mix them together. The colors can be as bright or pastel as you wish.
- Using small paintbrushes, touch the paint to the salt-covered glue. Watch as the paint seeps into the salt, creating beautiful blooms. Encourage your child to explore blending and layering colors.
- Allow the artwork to dry completely. Watching this transformation can feel so satisfying, as colors deepen and the texture of the salt stands out.
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