Description
Create unique glow-in-the-dark art with this easy DIY project using puffy paint. Perfect for all ages and customizable to your style.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 cup salt
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon glowing paint (non-toxic preferred)
- Food coloring (various colors)
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk or spoon
- Squeeze bottles or piping bags
- Wax paper or canvas
Instructions
- Prepare Your Workspace: Find a clean, flat surface to work on. Lay down wax paper or canvas for your art.
- Mix the Ingredients: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, water, salt, and baking powder. Stir until you achieve a smooth, lump-free consistency.
- Add Color and Glow: Separate the mixture into different bowls based on the number of colors you want. Add food coloring to each bowl until you reach your desired shades. Stir in the glowing paint, ensuring an even distribution.
- Fill Squeeze Bottles: Use a funnel to transfer your colored mixtures into squeeze bottles or piping bags. Seal the tops to prevent spills.
- Create Your Art: Squeeze the paint onto the wax paper or canvas to form your desired shapes and designs. Experiment with layering and mixing colors for a stunning effect.
- Let It Dry: Allow your artwork to dry completely (this may take several hours or overnight).
- Charge the Glow: Expose your creations to light to “charge” the glow-in-the-dark effect.
Notes
Experiment with adding glitter, using different surfaces, or creating stencils for intricate designs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Craft
- Method: DIY Crafting
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 artwork
- Calories: 50
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 1g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg