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Salt is one of my favorite things. I love to cook, so I use salt all the time. Honestly though, when salt crafts first came up as a topic for crafts I was hesitant. I'm just a little bit superstitious and the thought of spilling salt all over the place gave me a touch of the willies. That however is because I was picturing things like dieing and gluing salt into pictures and stuff like that (which of course you can do). Then it occurred to me that there are some awesome craft materials where salt is incredibly important, that aren't really about just spilling the salt all over the place.
When I was young, I used to watch Mr. Wizard all the time and I love Bill Nye as well, so I'm shocked, in retrospect, that making salt crystals didn't come to mind immediately. You can form them into all kinds of cool shapes and beautiful colors with just a little work and know-how. They make a great kid's craft for those that have a bit of patience. Making salt dough and then creating sculptures out of them is great fun as well. So have bunches of fun with salt, just toss a bit over your shoulder while straightening up at the end, just in case
Below you will find Salt Crafts Arts and Crafts Projects Ideas for your Kids. Find out how to make your own arts and crafts projects with salt and the following decorations, instructions, patterns, and activities for children, teens, and preschoolers
Colour
Salt Trays : - - In
this tutorial you will learn how to color salt and make an
adventurous game for kids.
Color
Salt Votive Decorations : - - This
is a fun craft project for kids in the summer. Not only will it keep
them busy but it is also inexpensive to do. Recycle jam or mustard
jars, let the kids create the color salt and then they can fill the
glasses up in layers of colors.
Colored
Sand or Salt Arts and Crafts : - - This one is easy yet colorful. Kids of all
ages can do this craft with little supervision from us big kids.
How
to Make Bath Salts : - -
Bath salts are an easy, inexpensive, and fun jargift to make! This
is also an easy craft to do with kids. There are endless varieties of
bath salts you could make. Get creative with the labeling and
packaging, too! Everyone will love to receive these handmade,
fragrant treats!
How
to Make a Crystal Sculpture Out of Salts : - - Crystals
in any form are beautiful. Their many faceted shapes are found in
nature’s own setting and are recreated in jewelry.
How
to Make Salt Doughs : - - Making
Salt dough is easy, fun and affordable. So get your kids, salt,
flour, a little water, and get started!
How
to Make a Salt Picture (Kid Craft) : - -
Do your kids love crafts? Are your kids bored? Well then check out
this neat little craft. The kids will love it. This craft can also go
along great with learning about the butterfly.
Microwave
Salt Dough Ornaments : - - Here's
a new twist on an old favorite - microwave salt dough Christmas
ornaments. Just follow the simple recipe, cut out your favorite
cookie cutter shapes, and microwave a plate of ornaments at a time.
Personalized
Salt Dough Canoes : - - This fun craft can be made into a magnet or a
pin. It also makes a great addition to a wooden picture frame--just
glue it in place!
Salt
and Watercolor Pictures : - - The
Salt and Watercolor Picture paint craft shows that while salt is
great on popcorn, it's way more entertaining to sprinkle over a
painting. The salt crystals in this activity turn a regular painting
into a special-effects masterpiece.
Salt
Arts : - - You
can create some really beautiful effects with this salt art craft.
Kids also enjoy coloring the salt with food coloring before painting
with it.
Salt
Crystals : - - Compare
these different methods of growing salt crystals.
Salt
Crystal Snowflakes : - -
Create your own sparkly snowflake like the Tasha's!
Salt
Dough : Salt Crafts Ideas for Kids - - Salt
dough often discovered by parents for their
children, this craft activity is ideal for kids, even very young
ones, since the material in question is natural, doesn't dirty and
can be reused.
Salt
Dough Bear Magnets : - - Kids love to create things, and this darling
little bear makes a great addition to your refrigerator.
Salt
Dough Christmas Trees : - -
If you are looking for a fun project that doubles as a really cute
decoration, try your hand at these salt dough Christmas trees. Easy
to make, fun to decorate, and so many different possibilities, this
is the perfect Christmas craft!
Salt
Dough Flower Magnets : - -
Spring is here! As April showers move in, may flowers will sprout. No
need to wait for your own flowers, make some that will last all year
long. Choose whatever colors you like and make an entire garden for
your fridge!
Salt
Dough Ladybugs : - - Kids love to create things, and so do grown ups!
This darling little ladybug makes a great shelf adornment or a
welcome visitor on your desk.
Salt
Dough Leaf Magnets : - - Now that the kids are back in school, the need
for hanging things on the fridge has returned. Why not make your own
magnets such as these salt dough leaf refrigerator magnets and hang
precious artwork and those A+ papers with? A fun project for any age!
Salt
Dough Buddy Pens : - - Make these adorable personalized buddy pens from
simple household ingredients and a little imagination. You will need
to be patient as the dough must dry overnight, but once ready, your
pen will be the talk of the school!
Salt
Dough | Craft Ideas : - - Salt dough is a great way to
model favorite fun characters, Christmas decorations or even
ornaments and handmadegifts.
Salt
Dough Heart Pins & Magnets : - - Salt dough is a really fun
medium and you can make so many things from it! Try these adorable
heart-shaped magnets for the refrigerator and pins to give asgifts.
Salt
Dough Pumpkin Patches : - - Salt dough is a great medium for fun and creative
crafting. Take this sparkly pumpkin patch for instance! Salt dough
recipes aren't just for kids. Make these fun and festive
pumpkins this Fall for your holiday decorating.
Salt
Dough Space Mobiles : - - Salt dough is a fun
medium for all ages of kids. Make this easy mobile and hang it in
your child's room or share it with a science teacher. A fun activity
to help your kids appreciate our solar system.
Salt
Dough Sports Magnets : - - If the Dad in your
child's life is a sports nut, these magnets made from salt dough are
a perfectgift for Father's Day. Simple instructions and easy to
decorate you can make extras for Grandpa too!
Salt
Dough Window Hearts : - - Kids
love to create things. Salt dough is a simple and fun way to make all
sorts of hand molded creations. This heart window ornament is a
perfect example!
Salt
Paintings : - - Create fun paintings
using salt, food coloring, and glue.
Salty
the Fish Crafts : - - Yep,
it's decorated with real salt!
Shavuos
Salt Vases : Crafts with Salt for Children - -
In this tutorial you will learn how to make a colored salt vase.