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    Home » Early Years Science » Preschool Science » Fizzy Paint

    Fizzy Paint

    January 26, 2015 By Emma Vanstone 4 Comments

    I’ve been trying to get my fizzy paint recipe perfect for a few weeks now and think I’ve finally found the ideal combination of viscosity and fizz. You could use this activity to learn about chemical reactions ( baking soda and vinegar ), practice writing letters or numbers or just be to be creative.

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    What you need:

    Food colouring

    Squeezy bottles

    Cornflour

    Plain flour

    Water

    Baking Soda

    Vinegar

    Method

    For each colour 

    Add a small amount of water to two tablespoons of cornflour, until it reaches a thick but liquid consistency. Add a small amount of food colouring and mix well.

    Add two tablespoons of plain flour and two tablespoons baking soda to your mixture, add water until it resembles very thick paint.

    Pour into a squeezy bottle and shake well. I usually do a little test here to make sure there is enough baking powder. Squeeze out a small amount and add some vinegar, if it fizzes you’re good to go.

    Repeat for each colour you wish to use.

    Go and paint! We’d recommend outside, it’s a bit messy and don’t forget to wear old clothes.

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    Once you’ve finished painting pour a small amount of vinegar onto your creation and watch the fizz.

    Fizzy Paint

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    Fizzy Paint

    Last Updated on January 27, 2015 by Emma Vanstone

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    Comments

    1. Sarah

      January 26, 2015 at 4:16 pm

      This looks like fun! I’ll have to try it with my preschoolers in the spring when we can head outside!

      Reply
    2. Becky

      January 29, 2015 at 7:34 am

      ooh i have never heard about fizzy paint!

      Reply
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