- 1/2 cup Plaster of Paris
- 1/3 Water
- Tempra Paints (I used neons)
- Empty Toilet Paper or Paper towel (cut in half) Rolls
- Wax Paper
- Clear Tape
- Spoon & Bowl you do not care about
- Measuring cups
- Scissors
- Container to place filled rolls in
*The measurements above for the plaster and water will make enough for 1 tube.
Step 1: Place wax paper inside toilet paper rolls and tape down so it won’t move once you start putting the mixture in. Then place tape on one end of the tube so the mixture will stay in.
Step 2: Mix together Plaster of Paris, Water, and Tempra paint together in your bowl. You can add as much or as little paint as you want. I used quite a lot, because I wanted the colors to really pop. You will notice that the mixture may get hard to stir once the pain is put in. If this happens just add a bit more water. You want the mixture to be a paste, but not too thick.
Step 3: Spoon the mixture into the tubes until it is completely full. Make sure to smooth out the top as much as possible (I always forget to do this). Then place in container.
Step 4: Allow mixture to dry 30 mins to 1 hour. Then simply cut off the tubes, and well-ah! Let your kiddos draw away!
Remember to work at a fast pace with this. You don’t want the plaster to start setting before you place it into the tubes!
Step 5: Let your kids have fun with their new chalk!
I would love to see pictures of your kiddos (or yourself) playing with their chalk! Just attach one in your comment below! I hope you enjoy! 🙂
Thank you Kendall!!
No, thank you! It was great having you!!
That is so cool. I’ll have to try this one day.
I’m definitely going to try it – Wyatt would go crazy for this! 🙂
ok this is such a fun idea! I have to remember for when I have kids!
You should! I am excited to try it with Wyatt 🙂
Oh my goodness! How fun!! My girls would LOVE giant chalk!
Make sure you share a pic if you make it! 🙂 I’m sure they’d love it!