One Smart Grandma

When my grandkids were here a few weeks ago
they decorated the cement out front with
Sidewalk Paint. Now, I had never heard
of sidewalk paint before, just
good old sidewalk chalk...


I went to pick up more sidewalk paint to have
on hand for the next time they visit, but do
you know how much Crayola wants you to
pay for this stuff? It's ridiculous!


So, I went online and found this recipe to make
my own homemade sidewalk paint:

1 part corn starch
1 part cold water
food coloring

Put the cornstarch in a small plastic bowl, and
gradually stir in the cold water. Blend with a
whisk or a hand mixer. Divide the mixture
into individual plastic bowls. [If you use
containers with lids you can save
any leftovers for the next time.]


Add your food coloring [6 to 8 drops] and stir. If
the paint seems too dry, just add a little more
water until you get the consistency you want.
If you thin down the paint with a little more
water you can also use a spray bottle as well
as paintbrushes to create a masterpiece. As
you apply the paint it may seem dull but
it will brighten as the water evaporates.


Now go and paint the world and don't worry about
the environment because the paint will wash
off with water, is biodegradable, and
won't harm plumbing or plants.