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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
Active Time10 minutes
Author: Melissa

Equipment

  • small bowls for paint colors or muffin tin for a paint tray
  • q-tips or paint brushes

Materials

  • 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

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

Notes

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