Make Your Own Sidewalk Chalk!

Create your very own sidewalk chalk with this easy DIY project! All you need are a few simple ingredients that you probably already have at home. Not only is making your own sidewalk chalk a fun and creative activity, but it also allows you to customize the colors and shapes of the chalk to your liking. Get the whole family involved in this project and spend a sunny afternoon decorating your driveway or sidewalk with vibrant chalk drawings. Making your own sidewalk chalk is a great way to unleash your creativity and add a personal touch to your outdoor art projects.

Gather your materials:

• Tempera Paint (use primary, and mix to make secondary colors)
• Plaster of Paris
• Water
• Wrapping Paper Tubes
• Wax Paper
• Masking Tape
• Sandwich baggies (for piping bags)
• Scissors

Instructions:

Cut the tube into 5-inch segments. Line the interiors with wax paper, tape the base to seal one end, and set aside.

The following are the recipe proportions for one color:

Mix 2-3 tablespoons of tempera paint with 1/2 cup of water. Stir in 3/4 cup of plaster of Paris. Spoon the mixture into a sandwich baggy and snip the end. Squeeze the contents into the tube. Prop straight up (we used the masking tape ring to support the 6 tubes).

Allow to dry at room temperature for at least 12 hours before removing from the molds!