How to Make Sidewalk Paint
Drawing with sidewalk chalk has been an activity enjoyed by children for years. Expand on that idea with sidewalk paint to create a masterpiece. The idea gets even better when you can make sidewalk paint yourself for much less than what you would pay for it in a craft store. Read on to discover how easy it is to make your own sidewalk paint that is environmentally friendly and biodegradable.
- Difficulty:
- Easy
Instructions
Things You'll Need
- Small bowls or containers
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/4 cup cold water
- Food coloring
- Paintbrushes
- Hose
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Place cornstarch in a small bowl or container. Clean margarine tubs work well as they can be covered.
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Stir in cold water until cornstarch dissolves. The cornstarch thickens the sidewalk paint so that it sticks to the concrete surface that is being painted.
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Add food coloring of choice. Start with 3 to 4 drops and increase the amount until you have the color you want.
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Repeat the above steps to make different colors of sidewalk paint.
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Use separate paintbrushes for each color of sidewalk paint you have made and let the little artists have a blast painting any concrete in sight.
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Spray off sidewalk paint with a hose. The cornstarch in the paint makes it easy to wash off and is biodegradable
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Tips & Warnings
Dip sidewalk chalk in water to make darker lines in your sidewalk paint designs.
Have children wear an adult's cast off dress shirt backwards as a coverup to protect clothes.
Don't ruin clothes with the sidewalk paint that you made. It contains food coloring which will leave a permanent stain.
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Comments
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Anyone ever try to make sidewalk chalk paint? If so does it come off easily/? I want to make a red carpet for my daughters 3rd Princess Birthday party. (Well, actually pink, but you get the idea)!
