Colorful Sidewalk Chalk Paint

Name: Colorful Sidewalk Chalk Paint
Prep time: 5 min
Ingredients: 5 tbsps corn starch; 1/4 cup water; 10 drops of your favorite McCormick® food color(s), such as…; assorted food colors and egg dye; assorted neon food colors and egg dye

The kids are going to love this sidewalk chalk paint. (And you will too!) Easy to draw with – we recommend paint brushes or sponges – it comes together in five minutes with ingredients you likely have in your kitchen already. Create cool colors with our color cha... Read More Read Less

5m

PREP TIME

5

INGREDIENTS

Ingredients

5 tablespoons corn starch
1/4 cup water
10 drops of your favorite McCormick® food color(s), such as…
McCormick® Assorted Food Colors & Egg Dye
McCormick® Neon Food Colors & Egg Dye

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Mix all ingredients until well blended. Use paint brushes or sponges to create designs on sidewalks and driveways.
2 Store any leftover paints in an airtight container.
3 Experiment mixing your favorite colors! Here are some of our favorite color combos!
•Sunset Orange: 6 drops Red + 6 drops Yellow
•Plum Purple: 20 drops Blue + 14 drops Red
•Bright Apple Green: 12 drops Yellow + 10 drops Green
•Dusty Rose: 20 drops Red + 4 drops Blue
•Lime Green: 24 drops NEON Green + 2 drops NEON Blue
•Raspberry Pink: 20 drops NEON Pink + 2 drops NEON Purple
•Aqua Blue: 10 drops NEON Blue + 2 drops NEON Green
•Funky Purple: 10 drops NEON Purple + 4 drops NEON Blue
4 Test Kitchen Tips:
•Paint may become thick while using. Stir frequently to maintain a paintable consistency.
•To get food color off your hands, wash repeatedly with soap and water or use hand sanitizer. For countertops, use all-purpose cleaner with bleach. Consult a professional for upholstery, rugs or carpet.