homemade pavement chalk

How To Make homemade pavement chalk

• Step 1
  1) Get your toilet roll and tape one end with masking tape to seal it off. Line the inside of the tube with greaseproof paper.
• Step 2
  2) Pour the water into your disposable container then sprinkle the plaster on top (generally its a 1:1 ratio but check the instructions on the packet). Start by adding 1 tablespoon of powdered paint to the mixture and give it a good stir. Add more paint if necessary.
• Step 3
  3) Stand each tube, taped side down, on a level surface. Pour the mixture in the tube and tap lightly to get rid of any air bubbles.
• Step 4
  4) Once the plaster has set you can remove the toilet roll and greaseproof paper. You will need to allow the chalk to dry fully for a few days before using.
• Step 5
  TIPS: If the toilet roll tube is a little chunky for your taste then you can split the tube, overlap, then tape to reduce the diameter. You can also use different kinds of molds; ice cube trays and silicon muffin trays make good ones and don’t need lining with paper.
• Step 6
  Once you have made your stash of chalk you can do all manner of lovely things: ♥ Play hopscotch ♥ Play bean bag toss ♥ Play noughts and crosses ♥ Draw a brilliant picture ♥ Trace around each others bodies WARNINGS: Remember not to pour Plaster of Paris down the plughole! Plaster of Paris can get quite hot when setting so make sure little ones are properly supervised.
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