I saw this idea in the February 2008 issue of Family Fun magazine, on page 89. It’s from an article on The Kids Concoctions Couple, John & Danita Thomas. We just got our first chance to try it this afternoon. A big hit, but messy!
Mix equal parts cornstarch and water, and color with food coloring. Paint on driveway or sidewalk with brushes, or spray onto sand or snow sculptures.
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7 responses so far ↓
Amy @ Experience Imagination // April 23, 2008 at 1:11 am |
Ooh, nifty! I’ll have to keep this in mind now that beach season is officially approaching.
Blue Castle // April 23, 2008 at 8:01 am |
Great idea! My kids go through chalk like crazy. This will be much better than buying it all summer. Thank you!
Michie // April 23, 2008 at 8:26 am |
I’d like to try this too…although it sounds a lot like the recipe for oobleck! Maybe it is too crafts in one?
sandwiched // April 23, 2008 at 8:45 am |
Blue Castle: Maybe not. My 2 kids and a neighbor went through a whole box of cornstarch yesterday! But a dollar store box of chalk lasts most of the summer….
Michie: Never heard of oobleck! Off to Google it!
robin@heartofwisdom.com // April 23, 2008 at 9:39 am |
I love this magazine…it has the best ideas for kids and adults too for that matter….
I always get great gift ideas out of it for the kids to make.
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Faith // April 23, 2008 at 7:05 pm |
Just followed a link to your blog. Your suggestion on this is a good idea. I’ll keep it in mind for the step grandkids.
I’m also sandwiched between last son at home and care of my mother.
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