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Activities

 

Shiny Paint

Timescale:
20 mins - 1 hour.
Materials
  • Ready mixed paint
  • Four tablespoons of cooking oil
  • One and a half teaspoons of washing up liquid
  • Darning needle
Process:
This paint dries slowly over several days.
Options:
For variety, add coconut, lentils, glitter or tea for interesting textures.
Handy hints:
Try using with cotton buds, brushes, cotton wool balls, scrapers and lollipop sticks for different effects.
Please ensure that the materials you use are non-toxic.
Please read the "Things you need to know" section before you prepare for this activity.
Have fun and get mucky!
Please read the Things you need think about first section section before you prepare for this activity.
Credit:
Barbara Aitken for Sense Scotland, February 2006.