🖌️ Let’s Get Creative with 6 Easy Steps To Make Puffy Paint
Looking for a fun, squishy, and colorful craft that kids will love? This easy Puffy Paint recipe is perfect for hands-on fun and sensory play! With just a few household ingredients, you can create vibrant, fluffy paint that dries with a soft, 3-D texture. Whether you’re painting with fingers or brushes, this DIY paint is a great way to spark creativity. It also helps in keeping little hands busy.
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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