A homemade DIY paint recipe for the kids that contains all edible ingredients, zero toxins, and is super cheap and easy to make!
These homemade paints are so quick, cheap, and easy to make – you can literally create these non-toxic paints from basic pantry items in less than 10 minutes! The colour options are near endless, and because these paints are safe to ingest, they are perfect for finger painting too.
This homemade non-toxic paint recipe is great for quickly whipping up on an afternoon when the kids are bored – it’s quick and easy to make, and you probably already have the ingredients in your pantry! Made from all edible ingredients, you won’t need to stress about someone eating (or pets licking) the paint either.
These DIY paints can be made in just 5 minutes! Simply blend the flour and salt together, and then whisk in cold water until dissolved.
It’s then just a matter of mixing in the colouring of your choosing. I like to put the paints in these squeezable sauce bottles $1.50 from Kmart, because it makes them easier to store and results in less mess and wastage. You will need to give them a shake before using.
These homemade paints are pretty easy to clean, however I’d avoid getting them on the carpet or couch if you’re using food colouring it may stain. A big waterproof tablecloth is great for backyard painting, but a canvas and paintbrush at the kitchen bench whilst mum is prepping dinner also works a charm!
This non-toxic DIY paint recipe is a definite crowd pleaser!
Non-Toxic Paint For Kids
Prep Time | Total Time | |
5 mins | 5 mins |
- 1 cup salt
- 1 cup flour
- 1 cup cold water
- Food colouring
Instructions
- Blend flour and salt together in a large bowl.
- Add in cold water and mix until smooth
- Add food colouring and mix.
- Increase food colouring until desired colour is reached.
- Use a funnel to pour paint into squeezable bottle.
- Shake before use.
By Kat – The Organised Housewife
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9 comments
I had a lot of trouble with this recipe… ended up probably using 5 or 6 cups of water to 1 cup ea of flour & salt. Also as it was boiling water, it ended up extremely lumpy so I spent ages seiving it… but eventually it was lovely edible paint!
Oh no Amy 🙁 Mine came together pretty effortlessly… I am glad it all worked out in the end though. Hope your little ones enjoyed using the paint. Kat x
same here, lumpy and not so smooth, thick ?
How disappointing 🙁 Mine came together very well. Perhaps try with water that’s a little cooler? If you do give this a go, please let me know how it works out for you. Kat x
I’m going to give this a try and have previously made my own paint at home, but I’m womdering if you could give a timeframe on how long it may last before needimf replacing?
Hi Laura, we used ours up pretty quickly so didn’t need to store it. I would imagine that it you gave it a good shake before use it would last a while. Please let me know how you go with this 🙂
ended up needing way more water than it says. turned into a giant ball of dough org just one cup.
Great recipe, thanks!!!! It worked easily. Maybe the others had trouble because they used boiling water/ hot water? The recipe worked just as instructed 🙂
So happy to hear Michela! I did make this with boiling water the first time, but after other people had some trouble with it I created it again with cold water and it worked even better! Have fun painting lovely 🙂 Kat x