Around the World Day / Salt Crystal Fireworks
Salt Crystal Fireworks
Children draw fireworks with glue, cover them in salt and drip watercolour on top to watch the colours spread.
How to run it
- Have children draw firework shapes with PVA glue on card.
- Sprinkle salt over the glue and shake off the excess.
- Drip watercolour onto the salt lines with a brush or dropper.
- Watch the colour travel and leave to dry.
You will need
- PVA glue
- salt
- watercolours or liquid colour
- droppers
- card
Make it easier or harderYounger children can use thick lines; older children can design detailed patterns.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 4, Outcome 1Children observe how colour moves through salt while creating art.
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