Fizzy Painting for Kids
🛒 Supplies Needed:
Makes enough for 2–4 children
Paint Mixture:
- ½ cup baking soda
- 2–4 tbsp water
- A few drops of food coloring (use multiple colors)
- Small bowls or muffin tin for each color
- Paintbrushes or droppers
Reaction Agent:
- ½ cup white vinegar
- Small spray bottles, pipettes, or droppers
Painting Surface:
- Thick white paper, cardstock, or watercolor paper
- Tray or baking sheet (to catch mess)
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👩🔬 Directions:
Step 1: Make the Fizzy Paint
In each small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons of baking soda with 1–2 teaspoons of water to create a paint-like paste.
Add food coloring to each to make different colored paints.
Stir well. The mixture should be spreadable, not watery.
Step 2: Set Up the Painting Station
Place a sheet of paper on a tray or rimmed surface to catch overflow.
Set out the fizzy paints, brushes, and vinegar-filled spray bottles.
Step 3: Paint Time!
Kids can use paintbrushes or droppers to apply the baking soda paint to the paper.
Create designs, splatters, or thick globs of color!
Step 4: Add the Fizz!
Once painting is done, use droppers or spray bottles to apply vinegar to the painting.
Watch as the colors foam, bubble, and fizz it's science in action!
Step 5: Let Dry & Display
Allow the artwork to air dry completely.
The result is a unique textured painting with cool craters and color blending!