Sidewalk Chalk. Once this craft is made the real fun begins when the kids use the sidewalk chalk to create brightly colored drawings outdoors. What you need Plaster of Paris * Powdered tempera paints Water Measuring cup Container for mixing the chalk in such as a large yogurt container (you can line this with a plastic bag for ease of clean up **) Paint stir stick, wooden dowel, or something else for stirring Molds Instructions Making sidewalk chalk is simple and fun. It is a great activity for small children to complete with the help of older children or adults while older kids can do it on their own. This is a wonderful craft to make as a gift. Here are some mold suggestions. Silicone muffin pans and ice cube trays are ideal (it is best not to use them for food again). Mix 1 cup of plaster of paris, a scant 3/4 cup of cold water, and tempera powder in a container with your stirring tool.
If a mix seems runny, just keep mixing until is starts to get thick. Go and use your chalk! How To: Homemade Playdough. The Making of a Polymer AKA Flubber or Silly Putty | Pepper Paints. How To Make "Clean" Play Slime Home Hacks. Previous image Next image We have yet to meet a child who isn't into slime. Icky, sticky and awesome is where fun is had and this version keeps kids and surfaces both, clean along the way. It only takes pennies to create and is liquid one moment and solid as a rock another! Did we mention it can also clean your bathtub? Take that Play-Doh! What You Need Materials:1 1/2 cup Cornstarch1/2 cup Tap WaterFood Coloring (optional)Liquid Extracts (optional)Empty Container Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. Additional Notes This mixture can be "eyeballed" in any amount. (Images: Sarah Rae Trover) Recycle Your Crayons By Making Crayon Nibbles | My Magic Mom. June 13, 2008 When I was a kid, I always kept my crayons nice and neat.
I kept them in the exact order as they first appeared in the box. I colored at an angle so the point was always nice. Once I got down far enough, it was time to rip some paper, it was time for a new box. Crayon Nibbles Gather up: Crayons – you can gather up broken pieces you already have or go purchase boxes and break them up into piecesMini muffin pan (you may want to use a muffin pan dedicated to crafts after this because some crayon may transfer onto the pan) Directions: Begin by preheating your oven to 265 degrees F. Little hands that have difficulty holding regular crayons can grasp these crayon chunks easier and color a masterpiece in no time without worrying about constantly breaking the crayon. Need a cute way to store your Crayons?