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DIY Watercolor Paints

I bet you didn’t know how easy it is to make your own homemade watercolor paints? When you run out of the store-bought stuff, don’t hesitate to whip up this recipe for DIY watercolor painting! Even if you haven’t run out, the kids will love making their own homemade paints to go along with our totally “do-able” art activities! Explore amazing art with supplies you can make right at home and stay on budget while still enjoying fantastic art projects.

HOW TO MAKE HOMEMADE WATERCOLORS

WATERCOLOR PAINT

Get creative with homemade watercolors paint the kids will love to mix up with you. From our popular puffy paint recipe to skittles paint, we have tonnes of fun ideas for how to make paint at home or in the classroom.

Our  art activities are designed with you, the parent or teacher, in mind!  Easy to set up, quick to do, most activities will take only 15 to 30 minutes to complete and are heaps of fun!  Plus, our supplies lists usually contain only free or cheap materials you can source from home!

Find out how to make your own watercolor paint below with our easy watercolor paint recipe.  Only a few simple ingredients, are needed for super fun DIY watercolor paint. Let’s get started!

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DIY WATERCOLOR PAINTS

YOU WILL NEED:

  • 4 tablespoons baking soda
  • 2 tablespoons vinegar
  • ½ teaspoon light corn syrup
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • Food coloring gel or paste

HOW TO MAKE WATERCOLOR PAINT

STEP 1. Mix together the baking soda and vinegar. Expect it to fizz but the fizzing will stop.

STEP 2. Whisk in the light corn syrup and cornstarch. The mixture will solidify quickly but will become liquid when stirred.

STEP 3. Divide the mixture into portions using an ice cube tray. Mix in food coloring gel or paste until completely combined.

STEP 4. Allow the paints to dry overnight. To use the paints, brush over the top with a wet paintbrush.

FUN THINGS TO DO WITH PAINT

MAKE YOUR OWN WATERCOLOR PAINT

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Watercolor Paints

  • 4 tbsp baking soda
  • 2 tbsp vinegar
  • 1/2 tsp light corn syrup
  • 2 tbsp corn starch
  • food coloring gel or paste

  1. Mix together the baking soda and vinegar. Expect it to fizz but the fizzing will stop.

  2. Whisk in the light corn syrup and cornstarch. The mixture will solidify quickly but will become liquid when stirred.

  3. Divide the mixture into portions using an ice cube tray. Mix in food coloring gel or paste until completely combined.

  4. Allow the paints to dry overnight. To use the paints, brush over the top with a wet paintbrush.