Puffy Paint Rainbow

Learn how to make a colourful puffy paint rainbow that will entice even the sneakiest leprechaun!

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Supplies:

  • Crayola Washable Colour Glue
  • Crayola Washable School Glue
  • Crayola Scissors
  • Crayola Paint Brushes
  • Crayola Glitter Glue
  • Crayola Construction Paper
  • Pencil
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Craft Sticks
  • Foam Shaving Cream
  • Measuring Cups
  • Cardstock

CIY Staff Tips:

  • You will need to combine 2 shades of colour glue to make certain colours. Mix yellow and red to make orange, as well as blue and red to make purple.
  • For a puffier rainbow and cloud, be sure to build up the glue mixture when applying to cardstock, and experiment with more shaving cream for an even fluffier texture.

Steps:

1

Refrigerate colour glue and school glue overnight.

2

In mixing bowl, combine 1/4 cup colour glue with 1/2 cup shaving cream with craft stick.

3

Repeat step 2 with to create each colour of the rainbow.

4

Paint glue mixtures onto cardstock to create rainbow.

5

Combine 1/4 cup school glue with 1/2 cup shaving cream with craft stick.

6

Paint glue mixture at the end of the rainbow to create fluffy, white cloud.

7

Sketch and cut out construction paper pot of gold. Glue to cardstock.

8

Add shiny, gold coins with glitter glue. Let all glue steps dry overnight.

9

When dry, enjoy the fun, fluffy feeling and display!

  • Occasion:

    • Winter,

    • St. Patrick's Day,

    • Spring

  • Age:

    • 6+,

    • 8+,

    • Tween+


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