How to Make Your Own DIY Sidewalk Chalk Paint
Homemade sidewalk chalk paint is a colorful, easy recipe to keep younger kids entertained. With simple ingredients like cornstarch and water, you can make your own paints that are washable, safe, and a great way to enjoy long summer days.
Yield: 2 cups
Cost: 3
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Equipment
Materials
- 1 Cup Cornstarch
- 1 Cup Water
- Drops of food coloring or washable paint
- Optional: Baking soda for fizzing effects
Instructions
- Mix the Base. In a bowl, combine 1 cup of cornstarch with 1 cup of water. Stir until the mixture is smooth. For a larger batch, use the same ratio of cornstarch to water.1 Cup Cornstarch, 1 Cup Water
- Add Color. Divide the base into separate bowls, a muffin tin, or small containers. Add a few drops of food coloring to each, stirring to blend. For brighter colors, use more drops of color or washable paint.Drops of food coloring or washable paint
- Transfer to Bottles (Optional). Pour the colorful paint into squeeze bottles, spray bottles, or squirt bottles for easy use. You can also leave it in the bowls for use with paint brushes or foam brushes.
- Experiment with Fizz (Optional). Add a little baking soda to the paint and spray with vinegar for a fun, fizzy effect.Optional: Baking soda for fizzing effects
Notes
Optional Supplies.
Separate bowls, a muffin tin, or small containers for mixing
Paint brushes, foam brushes, or squirt bottles
Separate bowls, a muffin tin, or small containers for mixing
Paint brushes, foam brushes, or squirt bottles