Salt Glitter Recipe

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Salt Glitter is an eco friendly alternative that is less sparkly, but much kinder to the planet. Any unused glitter can easily be stored in a salt shaker.

Written by: Bellbird  

Ingredients:

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  • Food Colouring - we used the EC Craft Liquid Fun Dye (code 112295T)
  • 1/2 cup of Salt

Method

  • Add 5-6 drops of food colouring to 1/2 cup of salt
  • Stir well
  • Cook in microwave for 1-2 minutes or spread on waxed paper and let air dry
  • Store in an airtight container
  • Use as a replacement to normal glitter

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