The bath tub is the perfect place for toddlers and older kids to get creative with homemade kids paints. Get the kiddos to make their own works of art that you can easily clean up.  Plus, we have added in a super fun twist with our homemade bath paint recipe below.  Find out how simple it is to make DIY  kids bath paint that also GLOWS IN THE DARK!

HOMEMADE BATH PAINT FOR KIDS

HOW TO MAKE PAINT FOR KIDS

Can you make homemade bath paint? Yes, definitely!  Kids bath paints are easy to make yourself or better yet show your kiddos how to mix up this super simple bath paint recipe. 

Also great as an easy painting idea for toddlers with easy clean up of their fingerprint art. Plus, we have added super fun colored glow in the dark pigment that will make the night time bathing routine so much easier! 

Remember to always supervise your children in and near water! 

DIY BATH PAINT

To make all the paint colors pictured, I doubled this bath tub paint recipe.

YOU WILL NEED

  • ½ cup clear dishwashing soap or no-tear baby shampoo
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • Glow in the dark pigment powder (pictured: https://amzn.to/2CaeTg4 )

Note:  The pigment powder linked above is safe for using as makeup and therefore can be used as bath paint.

ALSO CHECK OUT: How To Make Bath Bombs

HOW TO MAKE BATHTUB PAINT

STEP 1. In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and liquid soap.

STEP 2. Divide the mixture between different cups.

STEP 3. Carefully stir in the glow in the dark powder.

STEP 4. Charge the paints under daylight bulbs or in sunlight before playing with in the bathtub.

Dim the lights in the bathroom to enjoy your own glow in the dark bath paint!

MORE GLOW IN THE DARK FUN

MAKE YOUR OWN GLOW IN THE DARK KIDS BATH PAINT

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KIDS BATH PAINT

  • 1/2 cup clear dishwashing soap or no-tears baby shampoo
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch
  • glow in the dark pigment powder

  1. In a small bowl, mix together the cornstarch and liquid soap.

  2.  To create different colors pour the mixture into several cups.

  3. Carefully add and then stir in the glow in the dark powder to each cup.

  4. Put the the paints under daylight bulbs or in sunlight to activate the pigment before playing with in the bathtub.

To make all the paint colors pictured, I doubled this bath tub paint recipe.