How to make chalk paint

By Mandi makes 1 min read

Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Learn how to make chalk paint just three simply ingredients from your kitchen, and watch your kids entertain themselves with it!

Ingredients

½ cup cornstarch
2/3 cup water
Food colouring in your favourite shades

Method

Mix cornstarch and water, stirring until cornstarch dissolves.
Divide the mixture into the wells of a muffin tin or a painting tray and add food colouring to achieve desired tones and brightness (colours will dry lighter than they appear in the tin).

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