Blow Painting (continued)
Topics: Preschool, Arts and Crafts
Make Your Own Paint
This recipe works well with the above activity because it is somewhat runny and completely edible, in case of accidental ingestion. (Not that we recommend tasting it!) The best part is that it’s easily made from things you’ve likely got in your cupboard.
This recipe works well with the above activity because it is somewhat runny and completely edible, in case of accidental ingestion. (Not that we recommend tasting it!) The best part is that it’s easily made from things you’ve likely got in your cupboard.
What You Need:
- cornstarch
- water
- food coloring
- small plastic bowls or containers
What You Do:
- Combine equal parts of cornstarch and water (1/4 cup of each does well for 1-2 children).
- Add 6-8 drops of food coloring and stir until blended.
- Repeat to make as many different colors as you’d like.
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Comments from readers
The nontoxic paint was awesome. It dueled as a great science lesson. I wanted to try to make it thicker, so I stuck it in the microwave for about 30 seconds. It thickened alright into a thick rubbery blob. It was great.