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Easy fun painting with sparkling crystal effects.


Material

  • 6 Tbsps Epsom Salt
  • 1 Cup Water
  • Food Colouring
  • 6 Small Bowls

Method

  1. Add a tablespoon of Epsom Salt to each small Bowl.
  2. Add drops of food colouring to each bowl.
  3. Then add a bit of water to each bowl, mix together which should turn into a grainy texture.
  4. Once you start painting the epsom salt creates a sparking effect which crystalises when drying.



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  • Kasey
    • 17 Apr 2015
      8:16 pm

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  • This looks such fun. What is epsom salt? is it just normal salt? and where would I get epsom?


    • Epsom Salts (magnesium sulphate) is an inorganic salt which can be purchased from any supermarket in the section that contains bandaides, ointments etc.

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  • looking great

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  • Nice! It’s like fairy painting

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  • I think my girls would like to do this art and craft. A really good idea.

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  • This looks like so much fun 🙂 My kids love epsom salt in their bath 🙂

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  • This looks like a great deal of fun for a wintery weekend in doors.

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  • I like this idea and it adds a nex texture to their painting

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  • What a great way to keep the kiddies entertained!!

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  • Thwe children would love doing this

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  • Very interesting never heard of this before

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  • I’ve also used Epsom salt scattered over freshly dyed clothing. As the material dried, it made gorgeous star patterns.

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  • great idea for something a little bit different and experiencing different textures with the little ones!

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  • I’ve never heard of this before! What a great idea for the kiddies (and adults!) to have even more fun with painting!

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  • What a brilliant and fun idea! Love it! Thanks for sharing 😀

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  • Wow i have to get my kids to try this

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  • You really do get a gold star for this beautiful craft idea! 🙂

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  • What a fabulous idea for the kids!

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  • That’s a brilliant idea!! I didn’t know this technique!

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  • Thanks for sharing this wonderful craft idea.

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  • Kids will face lots of fun

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