Inspired by posts on several of my favorite blogs, we decided to try out sidewalk paint. We didn’t have corn starch, so I substituted flour. That worked pretty well, but flour doesn’t wash out of paint brushes as well as corn starch, so we’ll be buying some corn starch to use in future sidewalk chalk adventures. The paint was really easy to make (equal parts flour/corn starch and water, add food coloring and stir), and this activity kept both kids entertained for the better part of an hour.
They started off painting daintily with paintbrushes. I offered them larger brushes (which I still think would work better), but they wanted to use these little tiny ones.
Next they experimented with drip painting, followed by finger painting.
Finally, Johnny decided to use the sidewalk paint to give himself a foot mask, as well as to deep condition his hair. When they were done I carried them straight from the patio to the tub for a much-needed bath.
Here is their final masterpiece, fully dried:
MaryAnne is a craft loving educator, musician, photographer, and writer who lives in Silicon Valley with her husband Mike and their four children.
we love painting our driveway or using big chalk
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Great fun! I love the picture of Johnny's feet :)
Oh wow, what fun! Now I know what to do with my nieces next time they come and visit!
I never thought to substitute the corn starch with flour… I'll remember that when we run out of corn starch. Love how you improvise like that!
What a fun project!
The picture of the foot mask made me giggle. It looks like such a fun activity – thanks for sharing.
ohhh! fun fun fun! We are going to have to this a go once the rain stops. thanks.
That looks like a lot fun, too bad we dont have any sidewalks/paved driveways!
Looks like fun. It never occurred to me to try paint on the sidewalk… good idea.
they look so cute painting. looks like fun
What a splendid idea!
Love the line about foot mask and deep conditioning his hair. LOL! Yes, straight to the tub.
Ooh, that looks like fun!