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A hand holds a paper on a wood table. “CHA CHING QUEEN” is painted in red and blue, with three small bowls of red, blue, and black paint above the paper.
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Easy DIY Cornstarch Paint Kids Can Make at Home

Kids can enjoy messy fun with DIY cornstarch paint. Follow our guide for easy steps to create colorful art at home!
Prep Time 10 minutes

Equipment

  • Cornstarch
  • Water
  • Food coloring
  • Small containers for the different paint mixtures
  • Wooden spoon or popsicle sticks for scooping and mixing
  • Paintbrushes
  • Paper or another surface for painting

Instructions

  • Use a wooden spoon to scoop cornstarch into a small container. You can make one larger batch or prepare several smaller batches for different colors.
    A hand spoons white powder, possibly cornstarch or flour, from a large bowl into a small dish on a wooden surface.
  • Pour a little water into the cornstarch and stir with the wooden spoon. Keep adding small amounts of water and mixing until the mixture is smooth and easy to spread.
    A large beige bowl sits next to a small white bowl containing white powder and a wooden spoon on a wooden surface.
  • Add a few drops of food coloring and mix until the color is evenly distributed. Use separate containers if you want to make several colors.
    A hand adds red food coloring to a small bowl of white liquid next to another similar bowl and a plate of white powder on a wooden surface.
  • If the paint feels too thick, add a little more water. If it becomes too thin, mix in a little more cornstarch. Small adjustments can make a big difference.
    A bowl of white powder, a small dish of white liquid with blue dye, and a dish of red liquid being stirred with a wooden spoon are arranged on a wooden surface.
  • Grab a paintbrush and let the kids get creative. You can also use fingers and hands for handprints, fingerprints, swirls, and other fun designs.
    A hand points to a paper with “CHA CHING QUEEN” painted in red and blue bubble letters, surrounded by paint splatters. Three bowls of red, blue, and black paint are above the paper on a wood surface.