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!