How to do it:
N.B. some children may try to suck the paint up the straw with their mouths - be ready to show them how to trap paint with their fingers and to give them some water to rinse with if necessary! Children enjoy the challenge of this kind of painting.
TEMPERA POWDER PAINT |
TEMPERA LIQUID PAINT |
2/3 paint powder |
Shake bottle well. |
1/3 water |
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1/8 liquid starch (i.e. Glide) |
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Shake until smooth in a container with a lid. For thicker paint, stir in liquid starch until desired thickness is reached. For easier clean up, add a few drops of liquid detergent.
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Pour into a container and dilute with water to desired consistency stirring until smooth. Add a few drops of liquid detergent for easier clean up. |