Homemade Sidewalk Chalk

"Something fun for the kids!"
 
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photo by Stephanie K. photo by Stephanie K.
photo by Stephanie K.
Ready In:
1hr
Ingredients:
3
Yields:
6 chalks
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ingredients

  • 1 cup plaster of paris
  • 12 cup cool water
  • 3 tablespoons liquid powdered tempura paints
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directions

  • Pour plaster into a clean container (like a coffee tin or ice cream tub).
  • Using a disposable stir-stick, stir in most, but NOT all, of the water.
  • Add 2 tbsp of the liquid tempera paint, mixing well, especially at the bottom; add another tbsp of paint if you think it needs it.
  • Add a little more water as the mixture thickens.
  • Stir well and pour into small containers, such as the tiny dixie paper cups.
  • Peel paper off after the chalk dries, give to the kids, and let them have fun; outside, of course!

Questions & Replies

  1. Is this washable?
     
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Reviews

  1. There are SO many sidewalk chalk recipes online. THIS ONE is the perfect ratio of plaster:water:paint! I do not recommend making it outside, however. I’ve made it indoors and out...better results when making indoors.
     
    • Review photo by Stephanie K.
  2. This is great! It was so easy and quick to make. I am going to make this for Christmas to give to all the nieces and newphews. Thanks Lennie!
     
  3. This is the recipe I use all the time with the girls; they love it! I usually use empty TP tubes, capped tightly on one end with plastic wrap and foil, for the molds. We usually use the larger amt of paint. Great fun! :o)
     
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