Blow 'n' Go Paint

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.

Safety Guidelines

Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.

Adult Assistance is required for this arts & crafts project.

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

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Supplies

crayola supplies
  • Washable Kid's Paint
  • Giant Marker and Watercolor Pad
household supplies
  • recycled newspaper
  • paper towels
  • spoon
  • plastic drinking straws

Where & When

"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.