🖌️ Let’s Get Creative with 6 Easy Steps To Make Puffy Paint
Are you looking for a simple and exciting craft that will keep kids entertained while also encouraging creativity? Look no further! This 6 Easy Steps To Make Puffy Paint is the perfect hands-on activity for children of all ages. It’s squishy, colorful, and super fun to use. Best of all, it’s easy to make at home. You only need a few basic ingredients that you probably already have in your kitchen.
A Great DIY Craft For Kids
Puffy paint offers a unique sensory experience that combines the fun of crafting with the benefits of tactile play. Your little ones will stay happily engaged whether they use their fingers or a paintbrush. This DIY paint boosts their fine motor skills and imagination. Once dry, the paint leaves behind a soft, 3D texture that makes every creation pop right off the page!
Ingredients:
- 1 cup shaving cream (non-gel)
- 1/4 cup white school glue (like Elmer’s)
- Food coloring (any colors)
- Small bowls or cups for mixing
- Spoons or Popsicle sticks for stirring
🧑🍳 Instructions:
- Scoop the Shaving Cream
- Add about 1 cup of shaving cream to a bowl. Be gentle to keep it fluffy!
- Add the Glue
- Pour in 1/4 cup of white glue. This helps the paint stick to paper and dry with a nice puffy texture.
- Mix In Color
- Add a few drops of food coloring. Stir gently to blend the color without deflating the foam.
- Repeat for More Colors
- Use separate bowls to create different colors of puffy paint.
- Start Painting!
- Use a paintbrush, cotton swab, or your fingers to create art on thick paper or cardstock.
- Let It Dry
- Allow the painting to air dry. It will stay puffy and soft to the touch when dry!
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