How to Make Your Own Sidewalk Paint for Kids.

By christieo1

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Sidewalk paint can be expensive to purchase but very fun to use. Try this simple recipe and make your own sidewalk paint for your kids to enjoy!

Instructions

Difficulty: Easy

Things You’ll Need:

  • Cornstarch
  • Cold water
  • Food coloring
  • Paint brushes
  • Spray bottles
  • Small Tupperware containers with lids

How to make your own sidewalk paint for kids.

Step1
In the small Tupperware containers mix 1/4 Cup of Cornstarch and 1/4 Cup of Cold water. Using food coloring you can create the colors that you want by mixing them or using them alone. Put the lid on and shake well to mix up the paint.
Step2
Repeat the process for each color that your children want to paint with. Then give them brushes and point them to the driveway.
Step3
For a different use pour the mixture into spray bottles and have kids squirt the paint for a different effect on the sidewalk. You can also use these to create paintings in the snow or paint a snowman or sand castle.

Tips & Warnings

  • Have kids design roads for their cars or bikes.
  • Have them decorate the driveway for holidays and special occasions.
  • Supervise kids throughout this activity so that kids do not paint things that they should not.

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amylaine said

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on 4/21/2008 Great info, I will have to try this.

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on 4/14/2008 I was going to post this but you beat me to it!!! Good article! :)

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