Fall Craft - Black Glue and Salt Leaves

5 from 1 vote

Black Glue and Salt Leaves fall craft - get your free leaf printable and make these gorgeous, textured Fall decorations.

Prep Time10

Active Time20

Drying time3

Total Time3 30

Author: Vicky

Print out our free leaf printable.
To make black glue, empty your glue bottle so it's only half full. Then add some squirts of black paint. Use enough black paint to fill up an additional quarter of the glue bottle. Shake the mixture until it is totally combined.
Outline the leaves on the leaf printable using the black glue and allow to dry. This step is easier if done by an adult or older child. Make sure you allow plenty of time for the black glue to dry before starting the painting.
Provide your child with watercolors, a brush and some water.
Have your child paint the leaves using the watercolors.
The next step is to add the salt. You will want to be sure the painting is still wet before adding the salt. If parts of the painting have dried already, have your child go over it again with a wet brush.
Allow to dry.

This fall craft provides a great opportunity for talking about Fall with kids. You can discuss what color leaves are typically seen in Fall as well as other changes that occur during the season.
My kids were determined to stay within the leaf outline but this is certainly not necessary.