How to make it
6 steps. Tap one when it's done.
All projectsColour that runs along the salt
Lake Huron Salt Painting
Watch coloured water travel along salty glue waves.
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Time20 minplus overnight to dry
You get1 wave painting
DifficultyEasySome mess
SectionCrafting
This one is all yours
Nothing sharp, nothing hot, nowhere far. Tell someone what you're up to, then go ahead and do it on your own.
Why that works
Salt grains soak up water and pass it along to the next grain, like a bucket line. Touch coloured water to one end and it races along the whole salty line, carrying the colour with it.
Lambton County twist
Try several blues to match Lake Huron on different days.