Colouring salt is not only easy and fun to do, but the end product is great for using in other craft activities.
WE USED:
* small bowl
* salt (we just buy the big savings bags for a few dollars and it lasts ages)
* food colouring
* spoon
*paper towel
*snaplock bags/sealable containers
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Pour the desired amount of salt into your bowl.
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Add a few drops of food colouring.
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Stir and stir and stir :-)
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Until all the salt is coloured evenly.
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Spread across some paper towel to dry.
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Once dry store the salt in a sealed bag or container.