We did it! Sidewalk chalk was a huge success...and so easy. We even made a second batch today :) Here are a few of our materials: plaster of paris, powder tempera paint, measuring cup & toilet paper tubes.
The kids chose a few types of molds...
We even used food coloring to help intensify the colors -- plus, we only had black and yellow powder tempera paint.
Little fingers mixing away.
After 24 hours, we had homemade chalk. It was trial and error: toilet paper rolls stick to the chalk, making it difficult to peel away. Ice cube trays, popsicle molds and a sandwich cutter did a great job for shapes.
Thanks for sharing. I have some plaster that I haven't figured out what to do with. I will be trying this! Please stop by www.laughloveandcraft.com and link up to my Share the Wealth Wednesday Link Party! I'm your newest follower!
ReplyDeleteVERY cool! Have you tried the sidewalk paint? (http://btanders.blogspot.com/2011/05/liquid-sidewalk-chalk.html) Fun as well!
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