Crystal Shimmering Paint

Looking to make that snow effect on you artwork? This is a great paint for that. All you need is one main ingredient that we never think to use. Check out this recipe and try it at home.

Here's what you need:
1tbsp Epsom salts
1tbsp boiling water
Small mixing bowl
Mixing spoon
1-3 drops of food coloring

Here's how you make it:
1. Mix epsom salts and boiling water in a bowl. Add desired food coloring.
2. Stir until most of the salt has dissolved.

Here's how you use it:
1. Using a jumbo paintbrush, paint the mixture o a sheet of paper.
2. Set the paper aside to dry. When the water has evaporated from the salt mixture, shimmering crystals will appear.

Tips and tricks:
- Brush mixture onto holiday cards of pictures with snowy scenes to make them sparkle.
- Use black construction paper as a background for your artwork. When the salt mixture crystalizes, a night sky will appear, which will make a perfect setting for a spooky Halloween scene.