Easter Watercolor Salt Paintings

Make eggs-traordinary paintings! Learn how to do salt painting with a colorful Easter egg theme.

Ages: 4 and up, 8 and up, 6 and up

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Supplies Needed

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Glue
Paint
Paint Brushes
Watercolors
Aluminum Tray
Cardboard
Color Glue
Disposable Cup
Pencil(s)
Salt
Small Bowl
Water

Steps

Step 1

Cover piece of cardboard with white paint. Dry 1–2 hours. Add second coat. Dry 1–2 hours.
Step 2

Draw Easter egg with designs using pencil.
Step 3

Trace pencil sketch with school glue.
Step 4

While glue is wet, place cardboard in aluminum pan and sprinkle with salt.
Step 5

Lightly shake excess salt back into pan. Set aside.
Step 6

Lightly dab watercolors onto salt and glue, letting paint spread. Dry 1–2 hours.
Step 7

Repeat steps 1–6 replacing school glue with color glue for egg-citing color blending effects!

Crafts

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