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How to Make Homemade Sidewalk Chalk

  • Writer: Anaverde Magazine
    Anaverde Magazine
  • Jul 6, 2021
  • 1 min read

Sidewalk chalk season is here!! Start collecting toilet paper rolls, so you can make your own with your kids. What You'll Need:

  • Plaster of Paris

  • Disposable mixing containers

  • Disposable mixing utensil such as a Popsicle stick

  • Tempera paint

  • Wax paper

  • Duct tape

  • 5 to 8 toilet paper rolls

  • Scissors

Directions:

Tape off the bottom of your toilet paper rolls with duct tape nice and securely. Then line the insides of the rolls with wax paper. Place rolls on a wax paper lined baking dish, or cookie sheet. Set aside. Mix one cup Plaster of Paris to the ratio of water recommended on the box. Mix in tempera paint – whatever amount to reach your desired color. A few tablespoons should do the trick.

Mix thoroughly:

Tip: If you want a rainbow effect, or to make striped chalk, allow the plaster to set a bit before pouring. That way you can layer it easily. For a swirl, layer the colors and then take a bamboo skewer and run through the liquid plaster.

Pour the mix into the toilet paper rolls and let sit a few hours. When plaster is hardened, peel the roll away from the chalk and continue to let dry a few days. Throw used containers and mixers in the trash. You don’t want plaster clogging your drains. 😉

Now, go play some hopscotch with your kids and create cool summer memories! Written by: Jessica Begum



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