Description
Create beautiful, colorful suncatchers with your kids using cornstarch, water, and food coloring. A fun and engaging crafting project to brighten your home.
Materials
- 1 cup cornstarch
- 3 cups water
- Food coloring
- Plastic wrap or wax paper
- Paintbrush
- Scissors
Instructions
- Mix the base: In a saucepan, combine 1 cup of cornstarch and 3 cups of water. Stir to dissolve the cornstarch completely.
- Heat the mixture: Place the saucepan over medium heat. Stir continuously until the mixture thickens, resembling pudding. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Divide and color: Once cool, divide into bowls and add food coloring to each, mixing well.
- Prepare your work surface: Lay out sheets of plastic wrap or wax paper.
- Paint your design: Use a paintbrush to spread the colored mixture onto the plastic wrap in creative shapes.
- Dry the suncatchers: Let them dry overnight until more transparent and solid.
- Cut and display: Peel off the suncatchers, cut into shapes if desired, and hang in windows.
Notes
Encourage kids to be creative with colors and patterns, and supervise when using hot surfaces.