magic snowflake art

How to make ONE LITTLE PROJECT

This is such a cool process art idea for kids. The snowflakes magically appear when you add the paint and the salt makes the painting look “frosty”.

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Here's what you'll need:

The grains of salt act like little sponges. They soak up the paint that’s surrounding them so you end up with neat little frosty looking circles!

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This is such a cool process art idea for kids that’s fantastic in the classroom at school or on a snowy day at home this winter!

Want to give this craft a try? Click the link for the full instructions and some helpful tips!

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