We are going to show you How to Make Puffy Paint and it is super easy! If you need a fun activity, try this easy DIY sure to be a blast and entertain the kiddos.
Puffy paint is so much fun, and you can easily learn how to make it. This is always a huge hit with the kids.
You only need a few simple ingredients, and this fun activity is a blast. Most likely, you already have all that you need at home. It is that simple!
Feel free to tuck this away for a rainy-day project or surprise the kids with this fun activity. Also, try Salt Painting for Kids.
Did you know you can also make Homemade Mod Podge? It’s SO easy!
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Why We Love This
These simple ingredients come together for a great activity and fun texture. Puffy paint is so easy to make, and you can shop your pantry for most of these probably.
It is so fun to see the fun designs and pictures everyone makes. Everyone’s creativity really shines, and the pictures turn out just so pretty.
Puffy Paint Ingredients
- 3 cups shaving cream. Foam and not gel.
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup white glue
- resealable Bags
- Food Coloring (We used McCormick Neon Food Coloring)
- Card Stock
Get the complete list at the bottom of this post.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1. Place shaving cream into a large mixing bowl. Then pour the glue and combine.
Step 2. Add the flour.
Step 3. Stir in the flour until just combined. At this point it resembles frosting or cool whip that hasn’t been stirred. Place a spoonful of puffy paint into a resealable sandwich bag and seal well.
Step 4. Divide remaining paint into 4 bowls and tint with food coloring.
Step 5. We used 4 drops of each liquid food colorings in each small bowl. Mix until evenly coated.
Step 6. Place paint into a resealable bag and seal. Cut the tip of the corner of the bag.
Step 7. Draw designs onto the card stock.
Step 8. Let the puff paint set to dry. It will take about 2 hours or overnight if you prefer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, you can also use a plastic squeeze bottle if you prefer for this homemade puffy paint recipe. Just use what you prefer, and you have on hand. I often use the bags because that is what we normally have, and they work fine.
The puffy paint needs to dry at least 2 hours, but I like to allow it to set overnight.
If you prefer to not use shaving cream, you can make puffy paint with salt instead. Just use 1 cup flour, ¼ teaspoon salt and 1 ½ tsp baking powder.
Add water until it is the desired consistency. I would start off with just a few drops because you can always add more.
Once the paint is the desired consistency, add the food coloring. Paint as normal.
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Give this DIY Puffy Paint a try! The kids loved it and played with it a long time. Please come back and leave a comment once you make it.
How to make Puffy Paint
Materials
- 3 cups shaving cream
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup white glue
- resealable Bags
- Food Coloring We used McCormick Neon Food Coloring
- Card Stock
Instructions
- Place shaving cream into a large mixing bowl.
- Add white glue and mix well.
- Stir in flour just until combined.
- At this point it resembles frosting or cool whip that hasn’t been stirred. Place a spoonful of puffy paint into a resealable sandwich bag and seal well.
- Divide remaining paint into 4 bowls and tint with food coloring. We used 4 drops of each color. Mix until evenly coated.
- Place paint into resealable bag and seal. Cut the tip of the bag and draw designs onto the card stock. Let set to dry, about 2 hours or dry overnight if you prefer.
