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Puffy paint

Course DIY
Keyword kids art, microwave crafts, puffy paint, rainy day activities
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 11 minutes
Self-rising flour, salt and water colored and painted on cardboard, then puffed in the microwave.

What You’ll Need

  • 1 Tablespoon self-rising flour
  • 1 Tablespoon salt
  • Food coloring (3-4 drops per color)
  • 1-3 Tablespoons water
  • Paint brushes or cotton swabs
  • Cardboard

Directions

  • Stir the flour and salt together in a bowl.
  • Mix in 3-4 drops of food coloring.
  • Add 1-3 Tablespoons water a little at a time, stirring until you have a smooth paste.
  • Make a fresh batch for each color.
  • Paint designs on cardboard with brushes or cotton swabs.
  • When finished, microwave the artwork on high for about 30 seconds, until the paint puffs up and dries.

Notes

Safety: NOT a food (raw flour, lots of salt). Adult runs the microwave: the cardboard and paint get hot; never microwave anything with foil, staples, or glitter glue. Watch so the cardboard doesn't scorch.