What better way to get out in the sun then to create outdoor art in your own neighbourhood? Check out this easy recipe for chalk paint that you can make in your classroom, at home, or anywhere that inspiration strikes!
Step One: Get your supplies ready
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Cornstarch
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Water
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1 cup and 1/2 cup measuring cups
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Stir sticks
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Food colouring
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Various brushes
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Containers for paint
Step Two: Make your paint
Combine 2 cups of water, 1 cup of cornstarch, and add food colouring until the mixture is vibrant.
NOTE: One box of cornstarch will make about three recipes.
Step Three: Go outside
Take your paint outside and let your creativity fly!
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Karen Youngberg
As a performing arts professional, Karen passionately believes in the power of the arts to impact, inspire, and create change. She creates transformative arts experiences that invite and immerse students, educators, artists, and community members in programs that open minds through arts-inspired education.
Karen is committed to sharing the joy of live theatre, music, dance and visual arts with Albertans of all ages, as well as sharing her unnatural love of Corey Hart with anyone who will listen.
