Pineapple Salt Painting
Try this fun painting technique using salt, PVA glue and watercolour paints to create this pineapple picture. Salt painting is a fantastic way to combine science and art together. Children learn how water colours or food colouring are absorbed into the salt to make a colourful visual image. This activity is great for the imagination.
Items you’ll also need
- Fine Salt
- Paint Brush
- Tray
Top Tip
Make your watercolours watery so that the colour from the paint spreads easily.
How to Make
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- First print the template onto blue card or draw your own design.
- Then trace the lines with clear PVA glue.
- Sprinkle fine salt over the glue and gently shake off the excess.
- Once the glue is completely dry, mix your watercolours so that they are watery.
- Dip in a paintbrush and gently touch it to the salt that you wish to colour, the salt will soak the paint up.
- Allow to dry fully before moving and displaying your artwork.
