Dissolve Epsom salt in water to create a paint that dries to look like sparkling snowflakes. This popular winter craft takes advantage of the beautiful crystalline structure of Epsom salt to represent falling snow. Add an artistic touch to holiday cards or a family scrapbook by applying touches of the Epsom salt paint. With a few drops of food coloring the paint will take on a whole new appearance.
Instructions
1. Bring water to a boil in a medium saucepan on the stove at medium high heat.
2. Turn off the stove and pour in the Epsom salt. Stir the two ingredients together with a wooden spoon.
3. Add five to seven drops of food coloring when the liquid has cooled if you want colored paint.
4. Apply the paint to construction paper with a paintbrush in small amounts. Try not to over saturate the paper and cause tearing.
5. Work with the paint as you would water colors. Rinse the brush under running water for a color change. In two or three hours your art will dry and have a sparkling coat of crystallized Epsom salt paint on its surface.
