You can save money and make your next painting project extra special by mixing up your own paint. You can easily make a variety of paint to use in different projects using ingredients you probably have laying around your house. You should make sure you save jars, empty film containers, or pill bottles to store your paint. Try mixing up a batch of finger paint, dimensional paint, or window paint. You can even make your own face paint!
- Dimensional Paint
If you are looking to add a little dimension to your craft projects, try mixing up a batch of this paint. - Dish Soap Paint
Once this unique paint is dry, it has a nice shiny finish. Clean up is also a breeze with this soap based paint. Not only can you use this paint to paint on paper, it is great for painting temporary designs on windows or even sidewalks. - Drink Mix Finger Paint
Discover how you can create brightly colored finger paint by using your favorite flavors of unsweetened drink mix. Beware though, this recipe might color little fingers a little bit too! - Egg Yolk Paint
Follow these instructions and learn how you can create a batch of paint using egg yolk, water, and food coloring. - Face Paint Recipe
This easy facepaint recipe was shared by a visitor named Cheryle. It does use food coloring so make sure you test it on a more hidden piece of skin before applying to the face. - Fingerpainting with Pudding
If you are looking for a fun painting experience especially for the younger kids, try these suggestions for fingerpainting with pudding! - Homemade Finger Paint
Follow these instructions and learn how you can mix up a batch of finger paint in many different colors. You can also check out this How to Make Finger Paint Video. - Homemade Puffy Paint
A visiotr name Kim was generous enough to teach us how to make your own puff paint. This paint is very fun to use and even funner when it dries. - Milk Painting
Try this unique paint recipe which uses condensed milk and food coloring. - Painting with Shaving Cream
Follow these suggestions and let kids have fun painting with shaving cream. Don't use this paint recipe for kids who are prone to putting their fingers in their mouth! - Puff Paint Recipe
Here is another recipe for making your own puff paint. - Sidewalk Paint
Mix up a batch of this great paint and then go spend sometime outside using it on your sidewalks! - Spray Paint Recipe
Lynnette shares directions for making your own spray paint using water, food coloring, and a spray bottle. - Yogurt Finger Paint
Follow the directions shared here and experiment with painting fun pictures using yogurt.
So now, what are you waiting for? Mix up a batch or two of home-made paint. Everyone will have a blast painting with paints they made themselves.
If you make any of these paints, make sure you send in a photo to be included in this collection. You can also get your paint crafts published. If you want to be one of the first to know when new craft projects are posted, take a few moments to sign up for the Family Crafts Newsletter and you can also chat about crafts with others in the Family Crafts Forum.
