11501 to receive a free catalog. Or order through our Online Bookstore . The Marine Biology Coloring Book by Thomas M. Niesen. High school level material. This activity can be used in conjunction with discussions about the saltiness of the ocean.
Ocean water is salty.
As salt water evaporates the salt is left behind. The end result when painting with colored salt water is lovely pictures of glittering colored salt. Use separate paint brushes for each cup of water, or have a cup of clear water for rinsing your brush. Once the paintings are finished, set them aside and watch as they dry. As the water evaporates the colored salt crystals will remain.