How does salt effect the use of watercolors??



Project Focus?
Observation
Look, what do you see happening when two media interact?



I Can
What you should be able to do through this projectI can
Make observations closely and see how media reacts to other materials.
I can
Draw and experiment with a different media such as glue and salt.
Step-by-Step
STEP BY STEP
- Use your glue and put 5 or 6 dots on the paper.
- From each dot draw lines shooting out from the center.
- Pour salt over the glue, and shake any excess on top (reapply salt if needed to cover the glue completely).
- Wake up your water colors with a paintbrush, you will want your paint to have lots of water (soupy/runny)
- Now use your brush to drip paint onto the salted glue. How does the color travel? What happens when you mix the colors?
- Set aside in a safe place to dry, and you will notice how the crystals in the salt sparkle, taking on the color.
Materials Needed
- Card stock* (recycled cardboard box works well)
- Squeeze bottle of glue (such as Elmers)
- Table salt
- Liquid watercolors or food dye
- Paint brushes