Homemade Sidewalk Chalk Paint
A fun DIY project for kids to create colorful sidewalk chalk paint using simple household ingredients.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Varies
- Category: Craft
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: N/A
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 1 cup water
- Food coloring
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk or spoon
- Containers for holding paint
- Optional: paint brushes or sponges
Instructions
- Combine 1 cup of cornstarch with 1 cup of water in a mixing bowl.
- Stir thoroughly until all cornstarch is dissolved.
- Add food coloring a few drops at a time and stir until you achieve your desired shade.
- Pour the paint mixture into individual containers.
- Grab some paintbrushes or sponges, head outdoors and find a clean sidewalk or driveway.
- Start painting and encourage your kids to explore their creativity.
- Let the paint dry, which usually takes about 30 minutes.
- Wash away with a hose or rain once dry.
Notes
Supervise young children while crafting. The paint is safe and food-based, but some colors may stain.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Varies
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Find it online: https://www.diymadeeasy.com/diy-sidewalk-chalk-paint-at-home/