Description
Create vibrant and playful fizzing sidewalk chalk that combines art and science, providing interactive fun for all ages!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup baking soda
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup white vinegar
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Silicone molds or paper cups
- Mixing bowls
- Spoon
- Measuring cups
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of baking soda and 1/2 cup of cornstarch. Stir until well mixed.
- Gradually add 1/2 cup of water to the dry mixture and mix until it forms a thick paste.
- Separate the mixture into smaller bowls and add a few drops of food coloring to each, mixing well.
- Spoon the colored mixtures into silicone molds or paper cups and smooth the tops.
- Carefully pour 1/2 cup of white vinegar over the filled molds and watch it fizz.
- Let the chalk dry for at least 24 hours before removing from molds.
Notes
Experiment with different mold shapes and natural food colorings. Mixing in glitter adds a sparkly effect.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: DIY Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chalk piece
- Calories: 5
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 5mg
- Fat: 0g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg