Crayola Bathtub Finger Paint Soap 3 Pack New Vibrant Colors

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If you’re really, really in a hurry, you can mix up little bits of these DIY bath paints in each paint container, so they are ready for adding color even sooner. Low Waste

Crayola Multipack of Mini-Bath Paint Set - Trial Size - Target Crayola Multipack of Mini-Bath Paint Set - Trial Size - Target

I think the key is using natural food coloring, which in my experience really doesn’t stain to the same extent as more conventional food dyes. I Suggest You Skip the Cook Method I’ve spent a fair amount of time making our own bath paint, and below I’ve shared some of my best tips as you get started, or to help troubleshoot. Soap Type Matters My favorite paint recipe (no-cook bathtub paint) only takes about 5 minutes. The version that requires cooking takes slightly longer, but is still less than 10 minutes, all in. Corn starch gets really clumpy in liquid of any sort, and no matter how I tried, I could never completely de-lump it.My kid is addicted to bath time when it involves painting, and can happily spend upwards of an hour in the bathtub when playing with her paints. I’ve tried these recipes with 3 different brands of soap, and the results varied a surprising amount based on which soap I used! Continuing to buy that amount of Crayola bath paint just wasn’t in the budget over the long term, nor did I feel good about the ingredients. Before getting started, decide whether you’re going to make one large batch, and then portion it out when it’s time to add food coloring, or mix up a small batch in each little cup or container. I’ve tried this bathtub paint on my bath tub and shower tiles, and it’s been fine (including on the grout). It’s never stained and it’s super easy to wash off.

Crayola Bathtub Fingerpaint 5 Color Variety Pack, 3 Ounce

This recipe is the “no cook” method for making DIY bath paints. I’ve shared the cook method further down in this post, as well as why I don’t recommend it. DIY Bath Paints Ingredients However, you should definitely patch test it on your own tub, or wherever you plan on using it, before letting your baby or toddler run wild! The photo below shows bath paints made with pure red, yellow, green, and blue natural food coloring (no color mixing!) and Dr. Bronner’s Castile Soap. The colors mixed with the liquid soap to create what you see below. Homemade Bath Paint Supplies I tried this method, and it does create slightly better results, getting rid of the “marshmallow fluff” consistency.

Then, of course, there’s the ingredients. Generally speaking, I prefer to use more natural, non toxic products in our house, with fewer ingredients. In my experience, this bathtub paint is so much better if you sift the corn starch first, so your size of sifter might dictate which you choose. Allergic Reactions: Be on the lookout for irritations or reactions to any of the ingredients in this recipe. If your child is particularly sensitive, you may want to patch test. If their skin does get irritated, skip the post-bath lotion, pat their skin dry, and consider an oatmeal bath on another day if it persists.