Grab a few non-traditional supplies and paint these colorful tropical fish! Today we’re going to show you how to paint with starch and powdered drink mix!
I love finding different types of kids’ art projects that don’t include the typical tempera paint. It’s also fun when you can mix a little science in with the craft project, too! So when I learned about using starch to make fun abstract type painting, I knew I had to try it out!
The starch mixed with powdered drink mix fizzes a little and makes for some pretty cool looking prints. The kiddos can learn about mixing colors, experiment with more or less starch, and more to while making these colorful tropical fish!
How to Paint with Kool Aid and Starch
MATERIALS:
- Faultless Premium Starch
- powdered drink mixes
- card stock
- fish template (or any other shape you want to make!)
- marker
- clear plastic page protectors
- tape
DIRECTIONS:
- Tape the page protector to the table to prevent it from moving around. Painters tape works great for this!
- Spray the page protector generously with Faultless Premium Starch.
- Sprinkle the powdered drink mix onto the spray starch while it is still wet. I like to put the powder into a bowl and then sprinkle it on with my fingers. You could also use a spoon.
- Place the card stock on top of the powder and starch, rub it around gently and peel up.
- Set the card stock aside to dry then cut your fish shape out of it.
- Draw on some eyes or use fun embellishments like googly eyes. You could also glue them to paper to make an under the sea collage!
This is such a clever and cute craft idea! I’m going to have to entice my teens to try this one with me. Maybe we will do flowers for their rooms! My favorite tip was on how to remove dog hair by using Fautless Magic Static remover.
I liked the info on how to clean an iron. Not sure I’ve ever had to but after thinking about realize probably needs it lol
I love the tip on how to make cheesecloth ghosts! Those will be great for Halloween this year.
I like the tip for Coffee and Tea Removal – Sponge immediately with cold water. If stain persists, try a pre-wash and launder with a fabric-safe bleach. Another method: if safe for fabric, stretch the stain over a bowl, fasten with a rubber band and pour boiling water on the stain from a height if 1 to 3 feet.
I like the tip of how to remove dog hair! I had no idea.
1: Spray Magic® Static Remover on carpet, clothing or upholstery
Step 2: Wait one minute, then vacuum or brush
I like the info/tip on how to clean an iron – super helpful!
I like “how to make Crazy Putty”.
I learned how to clean an iron – believe it or not I’ve never cleaned my iron and now I know how and will do it tonight. YAY
I like the tip to use liquid starch to make crazy putty.
Ballpoint Ink
Spray first with hair spray and rub together. Within a few minutes, the ink should start to fade. Repeat spraying until ink fades completely. Denatured alcohol can also be used, pouring it on the stain and following the above direction.
I need to make a pinata soon, so the paper mache paste is pretty cool.
My favorite tip – To remove ballpoint Ink: Spray first with hair spray and rub together. Within a few minutes, the ink should start to fade. Repeat spraying until ink fades completely. This also works great to remove hair dye from fabric. Thanks for the chance 🙂
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I like their tip about using hairspray to get rid of ballpoint ink stains. I have hairspray in my house and it seems simple enough.
I like the tip of removing chewing gum. Chill, scrape off excess, then saturate with pre-wash or cleaning fluid.
I like the tip about using hairspray to get ballpoint pen ink stains out.