Microwave Puffy Paint

Materials

• 1 cup flour

• 1 tsp salt

• 1 cup water

• Food coloring or liquid watercolors (we like these)

Directions

1. Whisk together flour, salt, and water in a medium bowl. Make sure there are no clumps.

2. Divide your flour mixture between 3-4 cups or small bowls. Add food coloring or liquid watercolors to each and mix.

3. Transfer your new puffy paint mixture into plastic bags or squeeze bottles (these are our favorites)

4. Squeeze the puffy paint onto your paper/cardboard to create designs, images or patterns

5. Once complete, microwave on high for about 30 seconds.

6. Remove, let cool, then touch and admire how the paint puffed up and cooked solid.

adapted from The Artful Parent