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We have had a lot of fun playing with and learning about marshmallowsin the past. Lately the girls have discovered marshmallow fluff, andit’s inspired a whole new series of investigations. One day we decided to see if we could use it to make our own paint recipe, and wow was it fun!

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We made this super gooey, edible paint with only 2 ingredients. It is safe for kids of all ages, so even babies and toddlers can enjoy this one alongside older siblings. Because it is so sticky, we do recommend using a paint brush or some sort of painting tool. It wouldn’t necessarily make a great finger paint option unless your childlovesto be sticky and you plan on an immediate bath afterward.

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The recipe itself issupereasy. Simply combine marshmallow fluff or marshmallow cremewith a few drops of your preferred food coloring and stir. We used neon colors to make these bright and beautiful purple, blue, green, and pink paint colors.

Here you’ll have to decide whether you want the kids to know the paint is edible or not. We made the paint together so the kids were very eager to try it from the very beginning. If you think your kids will be too distracted by the taste factor, then maybe you could prepare the paint recipe beforehand. Then surprisethem at the end of painting and tell them they can taste it. Just a thought!

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Then grab some paper and get painting. The more paint the kids put on the paint brush, the more “puffy” the paint will be on your paper. The girls really liked how the consistency of the paint kept the colors from mixing completely together. They could layer colors on top of each other and see them gently swirl together while still showing the original colors.

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Lovey, age 5, created a rainbow with thumbprint “raindrops.”

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Tinker, age 3, preferred a more abstract creation that allowed her to explore the texture and consistency of the paint.

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I should note that this paint doesn’t really dry completely. We left our creations out for a a few days and touched them every now and then. The girls discovered that they could make a fingerprint in the paint and then after a bit the paint would settle again and reshape without showing the fingerprint anymore. They thought it wasso cool!

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  1. Natasha

    This is a sweet treat paint. My kids love sweet treat paints. Great share at Link & Learn

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  2. Christa Brown

    What a great recipe! Marshmallows and painting? What kid wouldn’t love that! How fun! Thanks for the great ideas, Shaunna!

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    • Shaunna Evans

      Thanks so much, Christa!

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  3. jeanine

    This look just gorgeous!! Just wondering if you have any suggestions re: drying? Lastin how long? Anything as far as drying goes? Thank you so much pinned and Plus’d

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    • Shaunna Evans

      Thanks, Jeanine! I’m not sure that it will dry. We live in a very humid area, so it definitely wasn’t drying after about a week out here. It is however firm enough to hang up. It doesn’t ooze or anything. I don’t think it’s something you’d be able to keep long-term though. It would stick to any other papers or items placed on top of it. It’s more for a fun process-based activity and exploration of textures.

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  4. Kellie

    This looks like loads of fun especially because the littler ones can play with their older siblings – always looking for these crafts, so thank you!

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  5. Taunna

    I was wondering if this got moldy at all and if you need to keep extra paint in the refrigerator?

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    • Shaunna Evans

      No, ours did not get moldy at all during the time we had it. We did not keep our paint but my guess is that you could just place it in an airtight container. In general the marshmallow fluff does not need to be refrigerated after opening.

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  6. Tiffany H.

    What a fun idea! My preschooler actually just has her first marshmallow a couple weeks ago, courtesy of her bff. 🙂 She’d get a kick out of painting with marshmallow creme.

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Homemade No-Cook Puffy Paint Recipe - Fantastic Fun & Learning (2024)

FAQs

How to make homemade puffy paint without shaving cream? ›

Mix 2 tablespoons of salt and 2 tablespoons of flour together in a container. (The salt adds a sparkling, crystalline effect to the paint that everyone will love.) Add a dollop of acrylic paint. Mix and add more paint until it's the color you desire.

What is a good substitute for puff paint? ›

-- to mix up your own batch at home. You can make a simple version with just glue, shaving cream, and food coloring; whip up a more natural version with flour, salt, and water; or prepare an extra puffy paint with shaving cream, flour, and glue.

What happens when you mix shaving cream and glue? ›

When glue dries it changes from a liquid to a solid. By adding the shaving cream to the glue, you are changing the chemical makeup of the product and causing it to expand as it dries.

How to make puffy acrylic paint? ›

DIY Puffy Paint
  1. Step 1Add one-part gloss finish to a paper cup. ...
  2. Step 2Add 1 teaspoon of acrylic paint.
  3. It might look quite pastel, but the paint will dry darker. ...
  4. Step 3Stir the paint into the gloss finish until mixed evenly through.
  5. Step 4Spray some shaving cream into a second paper cup.

Does shaving cream and glue make puffy paint? ›

Have you tried puffy paint before? It's a combination of shaving foam & PVA (school glue) and it is such a fun texture to paint with!

How long does DIY puffy paint last? ›

Tips & Tricks For Using Puffy Paint

Homemade puffy paint will last for about 5 days. After that the shaving foam will lose its puffiness and the texture of your mixture will change.

How do you make puffy paint ice cream? ›

Firstly, cut your ice cream cone and scoop from recycled cardboard. You can free draw or use shapes around your home to make your ice cream. Secondly, mix equal parts of liquid white glue and foam shaving cream together. Add any color food coloring then mix.

How to make fluffy textured paint? ›

To create a heavy-textured paint, you will need to add a texture medium to your traditional acrylic paint to make it thicker. These mediums are often translucent, so all you need to do is add a bit of the acrylic color you desire to create thicker paint.

How do you make glow in the dark puffy paint? ›

It's easy to make Glow In The Dark Puffy Paint. Just mix equal parts of glue and shaving cream in a bowl. The measurements don't have to be exact for this to work. Just a rough estimate of equal parts by eye is good enough.

How do you make homemade fluff paint? ›

All you need is 3 simple ingredients – shaving cream, white glue and food colouring. And in less than 5 minutes you can make super fun, super simple diy puffy paint! Now that the girls are home for the summer, we've been on the hunt for fun and easy crafts to help fill the long summer days.

What happens when you mix cornstarch with acrylic paint? ›

if anything, it does thicken, “cream” the acrylics.

How to make baking soda paint? ›

To get started, mix a spoonful of baking soda and liquid water colors together in a cup to create a paste. We also added a little bit of water to make it easier to paint on the paper.

What can you add to paint to make it puffy? ›

It's a combination of shaving foam & PVA (school glue) and it is such a fun texture to paint with! Making puffy paint is super easy, and it's incredibly fun to paint with!

Can I turn acrylic paint into puffy paint? ›

Mix equal parts of white school glue and shaving cream. Then, add a few drops of acrylic paint or food coloring and mix well.

Can you make puffy paint with whipped cream? ›

Add roughly a half a teaspoon of scent for each half cup of whipped cream, add food coloring if desired, lightly stir with spoon just until blended - do not overstir. Voila! There you have it - super easy and fun homemade edible paints!

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