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I love sidewalk chalk but I love the idea of creating new colors and something I've made right out of my own craft pantry. Kids love this project! I used wrapping paper tubes as molds, as they have a smaller diameter than toilet paper or paper-towel tubes, better for small hands. However you can use toilet paper tubes, I'd recommend cutting them in half .
Here is how we did it
Gather your materials:
- Tempera Paint (use primary, and mix secondary colors)
- Plaster of Paris
- Water
- Wrapping Paper Tubes
- Wax Paper
- Masking Tape
- Sandwich baggies (for piping bags)
- Scissors
Instructions:
Cut the tube into 5 inch segments. Line the interiors with wax paper, tape the base to seal one end, and set aside.
The following is the recipe proportions for one color:
Mix 2-3 tablespoons of tempera paint with 1/2 cup of water. Stir in 3/4 cup of plaster of Paris. Spoon the mixture into a sandwich baggy and snip the end. Squeeze the contents into the tube. Prop straight up (I used the masking tape ring to support my 6 tubes).
Allow to dry at room temperature for at least 12 -24 hours. Once dried peal away and enjoy
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