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For today’s fine motor activity I decided we would do a bit of art. I have always wanted to try the salt painting method so decided to tie it in with some awesome fine motor practice.
How to do salt painting
You will need some card stock (or thicker than usual paper), glue, salt and water paints. For ours, I used water with food coloring.To add some more fine motor skills, I also included the use of an eye dropper for exploration.
Have the kids squeeze the glue out all over their paper. I found that using color card had a stunning effect. Sprinkle the salt heavily on the glue — don’t be afraid. I used a tray for this, which allowed us to shake off the salt and put it back onto the paper. You’ll be a salt paint expert in no time!
Once you are ready, use an eye dropper to add some color to your creations! Alternatively, you can add color using a small paint brush. After you have colored your salt painting let it dry out and admire your work.
We also explored the absorption of the color through salt on a painted wet surface. These made for rather nice patterns.
Pin this salt painting for later!
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Jill says
Oh wow! What a great technique for making art!
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Natasha says
Looks like a fun art project that my girls would like!
Elizabeth says
I am going to have to try this with my kiddos. Great idea. Pinned.
Kristina @ School Time Snippets says
So glad you tried and had fun with some Salt Painting! The kiddos loved making their “fireworks” back in July : )
Samantha @ Stir the Wonder says
What a fun art project! We’ll have to try it sometime!
Laura @ Lalymom says
Oh that looks so cool and vivid!
Georgina @ Craftulate says
Love the colours!