This patriotic sidewalk chalk recipe makes enough to fill 5 toilet paper roll molds.
Yield: 5
Author: Editor
Equipment
String, twine, or a pipe cleaner
Toilet paper rolls
Wax Paper
Packing or Duct tape
Cups or bowls for mixing
Spoons or craft sticks for stirring
Materials
3cupsPlaster of Paris
1 1/2cupswater
3tablespoonsred tempera paint
3tablespoonswhite tempera paint
3tablespoonsblue tempera paint
Instructions
Tape off one end of your paper towel rolls completely with duct tape to create a mold.
Cut a piece of waxed paper to fit the inside of each of your toilet paper rolls and place it inside the toilet paper roll.
Place your rolls in a container with high sides to keep them upright, if you don't fill it with molds you can stuff newspaper or something around it to keep it all standing.
Place 1/2 cup of water in each of the 3 bowls.
Add 3 tablespoons of tempera paint to each bowl. Stir well to mix.
Add 1 cup of plaster of Paris to each bowl. Stir quickly and thoroughly.
Carefully pour the chalk mixture into your paper mold, inside the waxed paper. We layered our colors to make it fun and patriotic!
Allow your chalk to dry and harden for 24-48 hours.