Homemade Paint
1/2 cup flour
1/2 cup salt
1/2 cup water
Food coloring or liquid watercolors
Stir the flour and salt together. Add water and blend until very smooth. Add food coloring of choice. You can vary the amount of water to achieve a thick or thin paint.
Why make your own paint?
Besides being a fun activity in and of itself, making your own paint (or any art material!) is a rewarding experience. You probably already have these ingredients in your kitchen cupboard, and it's great for kids to see that it's easy to be resourceful and use what you have to create a work of art. It's economical to make your own paint, and a great way for kids to learn about the interaction of ingredients. Making your own art materials encourages kids to "tinker"; that is,
they have the opportunity to play with measurements and see first hand what happens when you add more water, less salt, and so on. It's also great to know that this is a non-toxic, safe recipe. And what could be simpler than flour, salt, and water?
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