No Chalk? No worries! Enjoy your time outside with sidewalk paint that you can make right at home.

Supplies Needed:

  • Water
  • Cornstarch or flour
  • Food coloring (liquid or gel)
  • Measuring cups
  • Whisk or fork
  • Small cups or cupcake tins
  • Mixing bowl
  • Paint brushes or sponges (optional)

Steps to Make Sidewalk Paint:

  • Add one cup of cornstarch (or one-half cup of flour) to your mixing bowl.
  • Add one cup of water and mix until combined.
  • Split your mix into small cups or cupcake tins.
  • Add one drop of food coloring per cup. Warning, adding too much food coloring may create stains.
  • Your sidewalk paint is ready to use! Use your fingers, brushes, or sponges to create your art outside.