Puffy Paint

Create 3D artworks and drawings that POP with readily available materials.

Skill Level: Intermediate

Suitable For: 5 - 6 years old

Estimated Time: > 30 mins

Environment: Indoors

Materials:

• Flour

• Food colourings

• Water

• Sauce bottles

• Salt

• Spoon

Step 1:

Using a spoon, mix 1 cup of flour with 1/4 tablespoon of salt and 1/2 cup of water.

Step 2:

Add a few drops of food colouring. Stir until the colouring is evenly spread out.

Step 3:

Pour the mixture into the sauce bottle and squeeze the mixture out. The mixture should flow smoothly and be neither too watery or too thick. Adjust the amount of flour or water to achieve the right consistency.

Step 4:

Repeat steps 1 to 3 with different colours.

Step 5:

Let your child create drawings using the sauce bottles.

Step 6:

When they are done, leave the artwork aside to dry.