Many of the best crafts to do with kids are the easiest ones and this Salt Painting Autumn Tree Art is exactly that! This autumn tree art project is a cute and creative way to add some fun to a regular afternoon or you could use it as an engaging activity for homeschool art lessons.
You just need some household items and you'll be ready to make this adorable autumn-themed painting with your little ones!
If you enjoy using the salt painting technique used to create this autumn tree art you might like to try one of our other salt painting ideas too. You can create simple salt art using cookie cutters like we for our heart salt painting or use templates or your own outlines like we did for our Christmas salt painting.
If you want to add a bit of extra learning to this autumn tree painting activity, you could teach your child a little about how colour mixing works when you get to the painting part as the colors start to bleed into one another.
Looking for more fun crafts to do with the kids to celebrate autumn? Check out this stunning Leaf Suncatcher, this Handprint Fall Tree Craft, or this adorable Bubble Wrap Autumn Tree Craft!
You might also like to browse through our collection of Tree Crafts for Kids.
Related - Easy Tree Painting
Salt Painting Autumn Tree Art
Salt painting autumn tree art supplies:
- Tree template printed on white cardstock
- Watercolour paint palette
- Water
- Paintbrush
- White glue
- Salt
How to do salt painting and make an autumn tree craft
STEP 1: Download & print out the tree template
To start this craft you first need to download our free printable tree template (grab it down below!) and print it out on white paper or cardstock. I recommend using a thick white cardstock.
STEP 2: Create an outline with glue
Taking your template, start tracing over the image of the tree with glue.
STEP 3: Sprinkle the salt on
Then, take the salt, and just as you would with glitter, start to sprinkle the glue outline with salt. Gently tape the paper to settle the salt into any creases. Then, lift the paper slowly and shake it a bit to remove any excess salt.
STEP 4: Colour your salt
Take your paintbrush, dip it in water and start to blend the tip of the brush with watercolours to soften the bristles.
It is so fun to watch the paint slowly spread along the salt outline.
STEP 5: Let dry and enjoy your painting!
Let your new autumn tree art settle and dry completely before displaying your new painting!
You can also use the tree template to make a black glue tree craft (photographed below).
To download this printable tree template for free click on the link below and use the discount code: tree. For personal or classroom use only. Not for redistribution. All images are copyrighted. Thank you.
This salt painting art project was such a fun autumn activity to work on with the kids! We hope you and your little ones love making your own autumn tree art just as much as we did. Enjoy!
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