How to do it:

• Mix paint thinly and dilute with water and a little liquid detergent
• use a straw with finger over one end to trap paint inside straw
• hold straw over paper and release by removing finger from end of straw
• proceed to "blow" the bubble of paint around the paper either with or without the straw
• try different colors
• keep papers small so children do not blow too much and get dizzy

N.B. some children may try to suck the paint up the straw with their mouths - be ready to show them how to trap paint with their fingers and to give them some water to rinse with if necessary! Children enjoy the challenge of this kind of painting.

 

TEMPERA POWDER PAINT	TEMPERA LIQUID PAINT
2/3 paint powder	Shake bottle well.
1/3 water
1/8 liquid starch (i.e. Glide)
Shake until smooth in a container with a lid. For thicker paint, stir in liquid starch until desired thickness is reached. For easier clean up, add a few drops of liquid detergent.	Pour into a container and dilute with water to desired consistency stirring until smooth. Add a few drops of liquid detergent for easier clean up.