Make a paint bomb and try out this exploding paint activity! Kids of all ages will have a blast with each paint bomb as they create a big and colorful paint splatter. This is definitely an outdoors painting activity, but it is so much fun and educational!

Text: Exploding Paint Bombs - Kids Activities Blog- Canvas with splatters of orange, blue, green, pink, red, and purple — Use all the colors with this paint explosion activity!

Exploding Paint Bomb Craft

We had a blast — literally — with this exploding paint bombs activity! With just a few things from your medicine cabinet, you can create a fun piece of artwork that your kids will love!

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Exploding Paint Bombs Activity

This is definitely an outdoor art activity. You don’t want to get paint all over the place inside. Trust me, when the bombs explode, it can get messy! (We also love this version of this experiment! Very cool!)

Video: Paint Bombs- Exploding Art Activity For Kids

Supplies Needed To Make An Exploding Paint Bomb

Film canisters
Alka Seltzer tablets
Water-based paint (we used finger paint)
Watercolor paper

How To Make An Exploding Paint Bomb For This Fun Activity

Step 1

Pour some paint to a film canister and add half of an Alka Seltzer tablet.

Step 2

Put the lid on the canister and shake it well.

Step 3

Place the paint bomb onto your paper with the lid facing down. Now, you just have to stand back and wait for it to explode! The Alka Seltzer will mix with the paint and build pressure inside the bottle until it releases.

Step 4

Once the reaction happens, you can remove the lids and let the paint dry for a fun and unique piece of art.

Finished art made by Exploding Paint Bombs - Kids Activities Blog- Canvas with splatters of orange, blue, green, pink, red, and purple — Look how cool this looks! It makes me think of fireworks.

Really cool, right?

Our Experience With Making and Using A Paint Bomb

Another finished art made from Exploding Paint Bombs - Kids Activities Blog- Canvas with splatters of orange, blue, green, pink, red, and purple — Hang these up in your child’s room so they can see the fruit of their labor.

This is not only a fun (outdoor) painting activity for kids, but an educational one too. It’s an outdoor craft and activity because quite frankly I did NOT want exploding paint in my house.

But we had a blast doing this! My kids made beautiful paintings for their room, but they also got to explore colors and chemical reactions as well. Any craft or activity that is fun and educational is an A+ in my book.

Exploding Paint Bombs Activity

Make a paint bomb or several and create beautiful and explosive art! You can make vibrant and colorful paint splatters to create the most gorgeous work of art! This explosive painting activity is great for kids of all ages and is budget-friendly!

Materials

Film canisters
Alka Seltzer tablets
Water-based paint (we used finger paint)
Watercolor paper

Instructions

Pour some paint to a film canister and add half of an Alka Seltzer tablet.
Put the lid on the canister and shake it well.
Place the paint bomb onto your paper with the lid facing down. Now, you just have to stand back and wait for it to explode!
Once the reaction happens, you can remove the lids and let the paint dry for a fun and unique piece of art.