Blow 'n' Go Paint

crayola supplies

Washable Kid's Paint
Giant Marker and Watercolor Pad

household supplies

recycled newspaper
paper towels
spoon
plastic drinking straws

Why

Breathe new life into art. Kids blow through a straw to create colorful paint images while they experiment with color, energy, and motion. This project is designed for children who can blow OUT of the straw. Close adult supervision is required.

Steps

1. This project is designed for children who can blow OUT of the straw. Close adult supervision is required. Cover your work area with recycled newspaper. With a plastic spoon, place small dots of Crayola® Washable Kid's Paint on white paper. If paint is thick, add water.
2. Hold a straw to your lips and gently blow OUT onto the paint. Watch the air from the straw move the paint. Caution: Only blow OUT. Blowing too long or hard could make you dizzy. Dry.
3. Experiment with different colors, amounts of paint, and placing the straw closer or farther away from the paper. Mix colors to create new shades and tints.

When & Where

"The joyful splotches of color were so beautiful, children framed their prints for gifts."
- Shante Q., family child care provider.

"Blow 'n' Go Paint was great outdoor fun. We got really interested in wind."
- Jared B., dad of 5-year-old.

Interesting Info

The first drinking straws were made of ivory, bone, and later wood. On January 3, 1888, Marvin Stone patented a paraffin-covered paper drinking straw.

Safety Guidelines

Adult Assistance is required for this arts & crafts project.

Crayola Washable Paints—Not for use as body/face paint.