Learn this watercolor technique for beginner and intermediate artists by adding salt to create a unique effect. We found this watercolor technique shared by Jennifer McGuire to be a useful demonstration. Here’s a review of this technique so you can get started…
MATERIALS USED:
- Table salt
- Kosher salt or Alaea Hawaiian sea salt (coarse crystals)
- Large round paintbrush
- Ranger: Perfect Pearls – individual pigment powder PPP17714
- Ranger: Mini Round Ink Blending Tools
- Small bowl and spoon
- Ranger: Tim Holtz Distress Watercolor White Cardstock (4.25″ x 5.5″, 118lb)
- Heat gun
- 5″ x 7″ Clear acrylic block
- WPlus9: “Going Places” stamp set (bunnies and clouds)
- WPlus9: “Wishing You” sentiments stamp set
- EK Success Powder Tool (anti-static tool) or dryer sheet
- Tsukineko Versamark Emboss Ink Pad Watermark
- Hero Arts white embossing powder PW110
- Neenah Classic Crest 110lb smooth solar white paper
- Fantastix Coloring Tool
- 3M Micropore tape
- Acid-free glue
- Silver string
- Ranger: Multi Medium adhesive (matte finish)
- Quilled Creations Precision Tip Empty Applicator Bottle
- Memory Box: “Starry Night Background” die
- Die cutting machine
- The Ton star sequins (silver, blue, iridescent)
- Lifestyle Crafts Quickstik tool
- Glaze pen (black)
- Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush Marker
- Mini Ranger Glossy Accents
- White cardstock (at least 6.25″ x 7.5″)
- Light blue notecard paper (at least 6.5″ x 7.75″)
- Trimmer or X-Acto knife and cutting mat
PAINTS
- Zig Kuretake Gansai Tambi watercolors: Ultramarine (#64)
- Blue (#66)
- Indigo (#67)
- Blue-purple (#38)
- Purple (#139)
INK
- Distress Ink: Chipped Sapphire
- Hickory Smoke
- Worn Lipstick
- Tumbled Glass
- Wild Honey
- Hero Arts dye ink: Black
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