Homemade Sidewalk Chalk

Homemade Sidewalk Chalk

Save money making homemade sidewalk chalk. Then enjoy by creating sidewalk artwork or a hopscotch pattern.

Supplies

• Aluminum foil
• Disposable plastic container
• Plaster of Paris
• Toilet tissue tube
• Duct tape
• Liquid tempera paint
• Water
• Spoon

Instructions

1. Cover one end of the toilet paper tube with duct tape.
2. Roll an 8- by-41/2-inch piece of aluminum foil and slip it into the toilet paper tube so that it lines the inside, fitting snugly.
3. Set tube upright on a covered surface.
4. In a disposable plastic container mix 1 cup Plaster of Paris with half a cup water.
5.  Stir slowly and thoroughly until plaster is thoroughly dissolved.
6. Immediately add 3 tablespoons paint
7. Spoon into the tube
8. Tap gently so mixture is tightly packed into the toilet paper tube.
9. Allow to dry overnight.

Tagged as: arts and crafts, childrens activities, Indoor Activities