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Sand-sational Paintings

 

Supplies:

  • ~ Flour
  • ~ Salt
  • ~ Liquid tempera paint
  • ~ Poster board or cardboard


Directions:

  • ~ Mix together one part flour with two parts salt. For example, 1/4 cup flour plus 1/2 cup salt.
  • ~ Slowly stir in tempera paint that is an equal amount to the salt and flour combination. If following the example above, use 3/4 cup of paint.
  • ~ Continue to stir the mixture until it is free of lumps and resembles the consistency of cake batter. Add a little water if needed.
  • ~ Use poster board or recycled cardboard as the canvases for the seaside inspired artwork.
  • ~ Encourage the children to apply the paint mixture thickly to obtain the best results.
  • ~ It may take a few days for the paintings to be completely dry.
  • ~ Theses textured works of art will feel like sand and sparkle like sunshine!