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Supplies:
- Crayola Acrylic Paint
- Crayola Paint Brush
- Crayola No. 2 Pencil
- Crayola No-Run Washable School Glue
- Crayola Watercolours
- Crayola Colour Glue
- Cardboard
- Aluminum Pan
- Salt
- Small Bowl
- Disposable Cup
- Water
CIY Staff Tips:
- For more DIY Easter decorations and craft ideas, see our entire collection of Easter crafts.
Steps:
1
![Step 1](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Easter-Watercolor-Salt-Paintings_Step-01.jpg)
Cover piece of cardboard with white paint. Dry 1–2 hours. Add second coat. Dry 1–2 hours.
2
![Step 2](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Easter-Watercolor-Salt-Paintings_Step-02.jpg)
Draw Easter egg with designs using pencil.
3
![Step 3](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Easter-Watercolor-Salt-Paintings_Step-03.jpg)
Trace pencil sketch with school glue.
4
![Step 4](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Easter-Watercolor-Salt-Paintings_Step-04.jpg)
While glue is wet, place cardboard in aluminum pan and sprinkle with salt.
5
![Step 5](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Easter-Watercolor-Salt-Paintings_Step-05.jpg)
Lightly shake excess salt back into pan. Set aside.
6
![Step 6](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Easter-Watercolor-Salt-Paintings_Step-06.jpg)
Lightly dab watercolours onto salt and glue, letting paint spread. Dry 1–2 hours.
7
![Step 7](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/Easter-Watercolor-Salt-Paintings_Step-07.jpg)
Repeat steps 1–6 replacing school glue with colour glue for egg-citing colour blending effects!
Occasion:
Easter,
Spring,
Special Occasions
Age:
4+,
6+,
8+