Homemade Sidewalk Chalk

(from New Life Bible Church Women’s recipe box)

Do not eat! Do not put mixture down the drain!

Categories: Just for Kids

Ingredients

  • Food Coloring
  • 1 C Plaster of Paris (found at craft stores-do not breathe in powder!)
  • 1/2 C Water
  • toilet paper rolls or paper towel rolls cut in half.
  • wax paper or foil

Directions

  1. Mix plaster of paris and water (in disposable plastic container) to a pudding consistency.

  2. Add drops of food coloring to create desired color.

  3. Stir until the mixture thickens—work quickly!

  4. Stand your tubes on end (on wax paper or foil).

  5. Pour the mixture into the tube. Let set.

  6. When firm, peel off the cardboard.

  7. Allow to dry overnight.

  8. Use on sidewalk or driveway.

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