Whipping up a batch of sidewalk paint is not only easy, but it might just keep the kids busy long enough for you to get dinner ready. Have you ever sidewalk paint before?
If not, here is how to make it:
Mix equal parts water and corn starch {I used one cup of each} in a bowl and mix until the cornstarch is dissolved. Next, grab one of your old muffin tins and fill the muffin cups with about 1/4 cup of the corn starch and water mixture.
Add 2 drops of food coloring for lighter colors and 4-5 drops for darker colors. Walk the tin of sidewalk pint outside, hand your kiddos a few paint brushes, and let them have some fun. The chalk washes off easily when they are done.
Summer vacation is almost here. Are you ready? I know I am!
~Mavis
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Jennie C. says
Totally looking forward to making this for my little ones this weekend. So much work to do, so little time to sit and play!
Mavis says
Thanks Jennie! I hope your kiddos have fun.
Amanda says
I wonder if drying it out would work for making solid chalk, or whether it would just crumble? Hmmm…
Laura Arnett says
Amanda did you try drying out for chalk? If so please let me know the results!! Thanks, Laura