Salty Adventure

This week I explored watercolors, glue and salt.  This project is something that can be adapted and suitable for someone in adolescence through adulthood.  A great way to make this suitable for any age is by the prior conversation about what type of scene they are going to create.  For a younger child a simple conversion about where they want to visit.  This conversation can evolve depending on the patient.

Supplies needed:

Canvas
Salt
Water Colors
Glue
Paint Brush
Water

1.  Apply glue in any pattern or scene to the canvas
2.  Apply salt all over (be sure to apply a generous amount)
3.  Tilt canvas and allow excess salt to fall off of canvas
4.  Using water colors apply the color to the glue/salt
5.  The salt will absorb the paint and spread

This project is great because the entire process is very fun and intriguing.  When you apply the water color to the glue and sand it soaks in a spreads, its amazing to watch.  The finished project has so much texture.