How to Make a Beautiful Salt Art Flower

February 1, 2024

Time to read 2 min

Learn how to make a salt art flower using salt. Yes I did say salt! This is a pretty cool craft to do with your girls using a different type of material to make a piece of art. You can learn through directions and pictures and a short video at end of post showing how to do it. Let’s get started!

Craft Supplies You'll Need

Before we get started, make sure you have all the supplies you need:

Sheet of cardboard: This will serve as the base for your salt art. You can easily find it on Amazon.
Brush: To apply the watercolors and create beautiful patterns.
Paint Colors: Watercolors work best for this project, as they blend well with salt.
Pencil: For sketching your design.
Hot glue gun: Essential for creating the textured lines with glue. Available on Amazon.
Salt: The star of the show, creating a textured surface for your artwork.

How to make Salt Art Flower craft

Step #1

Draw Your Shape: Start by drawing a simple shape on your paper. We’ve chosen a flower for this project, but you can use any shape you like. If drawing isn’t your strength, you can print out a template and use that instead.

Step #2

Apply Glue: Trace over your drawing with hot glue.

Step #3

Apply Salt: While the glue is still wet, pour a generous amount of salt over it. The salt will adhere to the glue, creating a raised, textured effect. Be patient and make sure the salt is well-coated with glue.

Step #4

Remove Extra Salt: Shake off any excess salt once you put it over the glue.

Step #5

Painting Salt: Once the glue and salt have dried, it's time to add color. Use watercolors and a brush with plenty of water. Gently apply dots of color, allowing the water to spread and create beautiful patterns over the salt. The watercolors will blend and interact with the salt, making each flower uniquely vibrant.

Completed Salt Art Flower

After painting, let your artwork dry completely. The finished salt art flower will have a beautiful, textured appearance with vibrant colors that interact uniquely with the salt. This craft not only creates a stunning piece of art but also offers a fantastic learning experience about textures and colors.

Salt Art Flower Craft Video

Tips and Tricks for the Salt Art Flower

Use Hot Glue: For the best results, use a hot glue gun rather than regular glue. Hot glue dries quickly and creates a more defined texture for the salt to adhere to.
Be Generous with Salt: Don’t be shy with the salt! A generous coating ensures that your texture will be pronounced, and the final Salt Art Flower artwork will be more striking.
Experiment with Colors: Try using different watercolor techniques, such as blending or layering colors, to create unique effects on your salt art.

Creating a salt art flower is a fun and imaginative way to spend time with kids. This project not only results in a beautiful piece of art but also introduces children to new materials and artistic techniques. The combination of glue, salt, and watercolors creates a unique texture and vibrant colors that are sure to impress.