Homemade Puffy Paint
A fun and easy way to paint with the kids. Make homemade puffy paint and microwave their masterpieces dry.
Prep Time2 minutes mins
Active Time10 minutes mins
Author: Melissa
- ½ cup Self Rising Flour If you don't have self rising flour - see notes below
- ½ cup Salt
- 5 drops Food Coloring amount will vary
- Water amount will vary
- cardstock for painting on
Instructions: - Per color
For each color: Mix 1 Tablespoon of Self Rising Flour with 1 Tablespoon of salt
Add a little food coloring and a few drops of water
Only add enough water to make a paste.
Use a Q-tip or paintbrush to paint on a sheet of paper. Use the paint liberally! The more you paste on, the more three dimensional your painting will look.
Microwave the painting for up to 12 seconds. The painting should be puffy and dry
Recipe for Self-Rising Flour
- For each cup of All-Purpose Flour - Add 1 and 1/4 teaspoons of baking powder, & 1/4 teaspoon of salt, and mix to combine