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Homemade sidewalk chalk paint

A 3-ingredient paint made from cornstarch and water that turns the driveway into a giant summer canvas and rinses off with a hose.

Homemade sidewalk chalk paint
LevelBeginner
AgesAges 3 to 5
Time10 minutes to mix, then play
Cost$2 to $5
SummerOutdoorsDollar storeGroups

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How to make it

Safety

Food coloring can stain clothes and some porous patios, so wear old clothes and test a small spot first.

  1. Step 1: Mix the base
    1

    Mix the base

    Stir the cornstarch and water in a bowl until smooth.

  2. Step 2: Fill the tin
    2

    Fill the tin

    Spoon the mix into the cups of the muffin tin.

  3. Step 3: Add the colors
    3

    Add the colors

    Let your child drop food coloring into each cup and stir.

  4. Step 4: Paint the sidewalk
    4

    Paint the sidewalk

    Head outside and paint the driveway. Big brushes make big art.

  5. Step 5: Watch it dry
    5

    Watch it dry

    Come back in 20 minutes. The colors get lighter and chalky as they dry.

  6. Step 6: Rinse it away
    6

    Rinse it away

    Hose it off when you're done.

Edie's tip

Stir the paint often. Cornstarch sinks to the bottom.

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