When I was a child, my first grade reading book was Dick and Jane. They had a dog named Spot and a cat named Puff. I always thought Puff was a cute name for a cat! But this post isn’t about reading or about cats. It’s about a fun art project that uses ingredients mixed together that create a paint that puffs up when microwaved. How fun is that? Here’s the recipe. May it keep the children in your life happily entertained for at least an hour or two!
In a small bowl, combine:
2 Tbsp. self-raising flour*
6 drops of food coloring
2 Tbsp. salt
Add enough water to make into a creamy paste. Using a paint brush or sponge, create a design on tagboard or cardboard. Make another ‘batch’ of puffy paint in other colors if desired. Paint, paint, paint. When done, microwave the design on high for 15 – 30 seconds. The paint will puff and should dry completely.
*To make your own self-raising flour, blend 2 cups of all-purpose flour with 1 Tbsp. baking powder.
~ Thank you, Allison and Levi, for cheerfully posing for this picture! ~
Is there a sample picture anywhere? :D These cute kids must have some samples...
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