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Colorful salt painting of a purple flower with orange and yellow center, with a dropper applying watercolor.

DIY Flowers Salt Painting for Kids

A fun and colorful art activity where kids create flower designs using glue, salt, and watercolor! Perfect for creativity and sensory play.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 1 project
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • white school glue (PVA)
  • fine table salt
  • watercolor paints, liquid watercolors, or food coloring mixed with water
  • paintbrushes, pipettes, or droppers
  • heavyweight paper such as watercolor paper or cardstock
  • small cups or a paint palette for holding colors
  • tray or newspaper to catch excess salt

Method
 

  1. Cover your work surface with a tray or newspaper. Lay out all your materials for easy access.
  2. Use glue to draw flower designs—such as petals, stems, leaves, or suns and butterflies. Make sure the lines are thick enough for salt to cling.
  3. While the glue is still wet, sprinkle salt generously over the design. Shake off the excess onto the tray to reuse.
  4. Dip your brush or dropper into the colored water. Gently touch the salt lines and watch the color spread magically through the salt.
  5. Leave the artwork flat and undisturbed to dry for several hours or overnight.
  6. Once dry, display your artwork in a window, gift it to someone, or add it to your home gallery.

Notes

Make sure to supervise younger children during this activity. Use vibrant colors for extra visual fun. Try different themes like rainbows or animals beyond just flowers!