13 Ways To Make DIY Chalk
Want to learn how to make chalk? It is easy. Chalk is a great way to spend time outside and make awesome sidewalk art. Plus, it is so much fun. It is a fun activity that should be on your summer bucket list. Making homemade chalk is easy whether you have younger children or older children.
DIY Chalk Ideas
Making DIY chalk is a fun project to make with the kids. In the warmer months of the year, when we’re spending lots of time outside, playing with chalk is one of our favorite activities. There are so many fun ways to make it yourself, including some really awesome ideas like exploding chalk and glow in the dark chalk!
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Different Types Of Homemade DIY Chalks You Can Make
Did you know there are different types of chalk too? You can make:
- Chalk Pieces
- DIY Sidewalk Chalk Paint
- Different Color Sticks of Chalk
- Frozen Chalk With Vibrant Colors
You may need a couple items like a silicone mold or some popsicle sticks. Maybe a plastic cup or two and masking tape, or even some wax paper. And a little paint or food coloring to color your own chalk. But the cost should be fairly minimal and budget-friendly.
Fun Ways To Make Your Own Sidewalk Chalk
1. How To Make Chalk Rocks
Use balloons to mold this chalk recipe into the shape of rocks. So fun! via Kids Activities Blog
2. DIY Spray Chalk
This liquid chalk in a spray bottle makes really beautiful patterns on the sidewalk. via Paper and Glue
3. Homemade Chalk Pops
Make a chalk popsicle (but don’t eat it!) This is fun because you have a built in handle if you aren’t in the mood to get messy. via Project Nursery
4. Make Your Own Squirt Chalk
Use vinegar to make this fizzy chalk. Mix them together to create new colors! via Growing A Jeweled Rose
5. How To Make Egg Chalk
The secret ingredient to this DIY chalk paint is an egg! via Kids Activities Blog
6. DIY Heart Chalk
This sweet recipe is adorable and easy to make. via Princess Pinky Girl
7. Homemade Glitter Chalk Paint
Your kiddos will love this sparkly chalk recipe! via The Imagination Tree
8. Make Your Own Erupting Ice Chalk
This cool chalk recipe will cool you down on a summer day and has a really neat effect. via Learn Play Imagine
9. How To Make Glow In The Dark Chalk Paint
Make this on a summer night and watch your sidewalk glow! Who knew sidewalk paint could be so cool! via Growing A Jeweled Rose
10. DIY Chalk Bombs
Fill up a water balloon with this chalk recipe and toss it to watch it explode! What a fun way to play outside! via Reading Confetti
11. Homemade Frozen Chalk
This one is totally perfect for a hot summer day. via The Kennedy Adventures
12. Make Your Own 4th of July Chalk
This red, white, and blue recipe is fun for the 4th of July! via Party Delights
13. How To Make Scented Chalk
Use your favorite flavor of KoolAid to make chalk paint that smells delicious. via Learn Play Imagine
14. DIY Paintable Chalk
Grab your sponges and paintbrushes! You’ll need the for this paintable chalk. via Kids Activities Blog
15. Homemade Chalk Melts
These chalk melts are so cool! You can make beautiful art with your homemade chalk melts. It’s kind of like homemade sidewalk paint? But it’s also like chalk sticks too? They’re really cool regardless, and your work surface will look amazing. This sidewalk chalk recipe is best for older kids though and does require adult help and supervision.
16. How To Make Homemade Sidewalk Chalk
Don’t buy chalk at the store! You can make your very own homemade sidewalk chalk.
More Chalk Activities From Kids Activities Blog:
- Check out these fun chalk board games kids can create while playing outside.
- Here is how to make a chalk walk for your neighbors to play on.
- You can get Crayola tie dye sidewalk check!
- How to host a chalk walk even in your neighborhood.
- This sidewalk chalk board game is amazing.
- Create a face using side walk chalk and nature!
Leave a comment: Did your kids enjoy making DIY chalk?
