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Sidewalk Chalk Paint PDF FACEBOOK SHARE ICON.

Let your child's imagination and creativity run wild as he/she paints the sidewalks using this homemade chalk paint.

What You Need:

• 1 cup cornstarch


• 1 cup water


• Food coloring, various colors


• A muffin pan


• Old paint brushes, tooth brushes, or makeup brushes

What To Do:

1. Mix the cornstarch and water in a bowl.  Mix well to remove all lumps.


2. Pour the cornstarch water mixture evenly into 4 - 6 of the muffin wells.


3. Add a few drops of food coloring to a single muffin well to color your paint.


4. Repeat using additional colors for the other muffin wells.


5. Once outside let your child’s imagination and creativity run wild as he paints the sidewalks!

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