Your grandkids will love spray chalk – here’s how to make it
When you’re a little kid, there’s not much that beats the fun of using coloured chalk to draw on the road or footpath outside your house. Parents and grandparents love it, too, because the mess is kept outside the house, and washes away next time it rains.
Well, to take this favourite summer past time to a new level, we’ve got a simple recipe for DIY liquid chalk you can make in a spray bottle. Your grandkids will love the novelty of seeing colours squirt out, and using the bottles will help their fine motor skills as they adjust their aim and pressure on the nozzle.
You will need:
- Spray bottles
- Cornflour
- Baking soda
- Food colouring or washable watercolours
Method:
- Fill spray bottles about one-third full with equal amounts of baking soda and cornflour. Give the bottle a shake to mix them thoroughly.
- Add a few drops of the colouring you’re using.
- Fill the rest of the bottle with very warm water and stir using a butter knife, paintbrush, or similar.
- Put the lids on and give the bottles a good shake to make sure none of the cornflour has settled at the bottom.
Extra fun:
For a little more excitement, you can give the kids some spray bottles filled with vinegar to spray on their artwork when they’re finished. It will make the spray chalk “erupt” and fizz!
Here are more art and craft projects you can try with your grandchildren.