• Art Supply Recipes
    *Always have an adult help you!
     
     
    paint bottle
    PAINT RECIPES
    SIDEWALK PAINT
    Mix ¼ cup cornstarch, ¼ cup water, and food coloring.
     
    WINDOW PAINT
    Measure 2 tablespoons powdered tempera paint into container. Add 1 tablespoon warm water and mix to a paste. Add 1 teaspoon Joy dishwashing liquid, mixing gently to avoid becoming sudsy. Dries on a window in about 10 minutes. Washes off with a water/vinegar solution.
     
    FACE PAINT
    In one section of a muffin tin, mix together 1 tablespoon shortening, 1 teaspoon flour & one drop of food coloring.  Repeat to make several colors in the sections of the muffin tin.  Use finger to paint face.  Wash off face with warm water & soap.
     
     
    clay
    CLAY RECIPES
     
    BASIC PLAYDOUGH
    Combine 2 cups flour, 1 cup salt, and 2 tablespoons vegetable oil.  Gradually add 1 cup water colored with 5 or 6 drops of food coloring.  Stir and knead.  Keep in plastic bag or covered container for approx. 2 to 4 weeks.  This is not good dough for hardening finished objects.

    CLAY FOR HAND OR FOOT PRINTS
    Combine 2 cups flour, ½ cup salt, and ¾ cup water.  Knead, knead, and knead some more.  Roll with a rolling pin, press in your hand or foot!  Let air dry or put in 300 degree oven for 1 hour.  You can color with food coloring before or color (paint of any kind) after and seal with a spray or brush on sealer.

    SALT DOUGH
    Combine 2 cups flour and 1 cup salt in bowl.  Mix well. Slowly add 1cup water and stir to form ball.  Knead 7-10 minutes to give dough a firm consistency.  To harden finished product let air dry or bake at 325 degrees for 30 minutes.  Great for making ornaments!
    Crayon
    CRAYON RECIPES
    SOAP CRAYONS
    Mix ¼ cup water & 1 ¾ cups soap flakes together. Add 50 drops food coloring & put mixture into an ice cube tray. Allow to harden. Break or cut into pieces. Fun to write with on the tub when bathing & face & hands! Can also be used when still a little soft as face paint! 
    glue
    GLUE RECIPE
     
    GLUE
    Mix ¾ cup water, 2 Tbs. corn syrup and 1 tsp. white vinegar in a saucepan.  Bring to a rolling boil.  In a small bowl, mix ½ cup cornstarch and ¾ cup cold water.  Add this mixture slowly to the first mixture.  Stir constantly.  Let stand overnight before using.