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.

Skill Level

Beginner

Time to Make

15 mins

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Pineapple Salt Painting

How to Make

  1. First print the template onto blue card or draw your own design.
  2. Then trace the lines with clear PVA glue.
  3. Sprinkle fine salt over the glue and gently shake off the excess.
  4. Once the glue is completely dry, mix your watercolours so that they are watery.
  5. Dip in a paintbrush and gently touch it to the salt that you wish to colour, the salt will soak the paint up.
  6. Allow to dry fully before moving and displaying your artwork.

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Pineapple Salt Painting

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