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DIY Firework Salt Painting

Create dazzling firework paintings with this easy and fun craft! Perfect for all ages, this salt painting technique uses simple household items to make vibrant, sparkling art.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
drying time 4 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 1 painting
Course: Craft
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Black construction paper or watercolor paper Black paper makes colors pop, watercolor paper allows for full-surface painting.
  • White school glue For drawing firework designs.
  • Table salt Any kind will work; covers glue lines.
  • Watercolors Vibrant shades work best.
  • Small paintbrushes For touching watercolors to salted glue.
  • Water cup For rinsing brushes and diluting watercolors.
  • Tray or baking sheet Optional, helps catch stray salt.

Equipment

  • Black construction paper or watercolor paper
  • White school glue
  • Table salt
  • Watercolors
  • Small paintbrushes
  • Water cup
  • Tray or baking sheet (optional)

Method
 

  1. Lay out your paper on a flat surface, optionally on a tray to catch mess.
  2. Using white school glue, draw your firework designs onto the paper. Get creative with bursts, zig-zags, or dots.
  3. While the glue is still wet, generously sprinkle table salt over all the glue lines. Gently tilt or tap the paper to shake off excess salt.
  4. Let the paper sit for 10-15 minutes to allow the glue and salt to set.
  5. Dip a small paintbrush in water, then into a watercolor paint. Gently touch the tip of the brush to the salted glue lines. Watch the color spread!
  6. Repeat with different colors, rinsing the brush between colors or using a clean brush. Experiment with color combinations.
  7. Once satisfied, move the painting to a flat, undisturbed spot to dry completely. This can take several hours or overnight.

Notes

For extra sparkle, sprinkle fine glitter on the glue before the salt. You can also try coloring the salt beforehand with food coloring or diluted acrylic paints, or use Epsom salt for a chunkier texture.