Description
A fun and non-toxic paint recipe that allows kids to engage in sensory exploration and creative expression.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup salt
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon baking powder
- Food coloring or liquid watercolors
- Mixing bowl
- Whisk or spoon
- Squeeze bottles or paintbrushes (for application)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and baking powder until well blended.
- Gradually add water to the dry mixture, stirring continuously to avoid lumps.
- Use your whisk or spoon to mix until you achieve a smooth, creamy consistency.
- If using different colors, divide the mixture into separate bowls and add food coloring or liquid watercolors as desired. Mix well.
- Use squeeze bottles or paintbrushes to apply the puffy paint onto paper or cardboard surfaces.
- Allow the artwork to dry completely, which may take several hours to overnight depending on the thickness of the paint.
Notes
For eco-friendly alternatives, consider replacing salt with fine sugar. Store any unused paint in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Crafting
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: N/A
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Varies
- Calories: Variable, based on usage
- Sugar: N/A
- Sodium: N/A
- Fat: N/A
- Saturated Fat: N/A
- Unsaturated Fat: N/A
- Trans Fat: N/A
- Carbohydrates: N/A
- Fiber: N/A
- Protein: N/A
- Cholesterol: N/A