Halloween Puffy Paint

Let’s learn how to make Halloween puffy paint! Making your own puffy paint is easy and fun. Kids of all ages will love this art project!

You’re going to see exactly how to make puffy paint in just a few simple steps.

Let’s get started!

Supplies for DIY Puffy Paint

You need three simple ingredients:

Every time we make puffy paint, I use this amazing Tray from my friend Laura from Inspire My Play

Click HERE to purchase her tray and check out her store for other sensory items.

How to Make Puffy Paint Video

Check out the video below to see exactly how we make puffy paint. But, also see the written directions below for more clarification.

Youtube video

Directions on how to make puffy paint

Here are the easy steps!

Step 1: In a bowl, mix equal parts foam shaving cream and glue together.

It has to be foam shaving cream, the one brand that I listed in the ingredients section is the type we use, and it works great!

I typically never measure it out; I just eyeball it, but I would say around 1.5 cups of shaving cream to 1 cup of glue for each color.

Use a spoon to mix the glue and shaving cream together until you get the consistency that you like.

TIP: I do tend to add just a bit more shaving cream because I like how it dries a little more puffy at the end.

Step 2: Add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl! This step is optional; in some cases, you’ll just keep it white, but a lot of times, you’ll want to add some color in.

Use a spoon to mix around the food coloring.

Those are all the directions on how to make puffy paint! You are ready to start crafting.

Crafting with Puffy Paint

I shared earlier in the article that you need cardstock paper to do puffy paint crafts. Cardstock paper is thicker, and it can hold the weight of the paint better than construction/printer paper.

Draw the shapes that you want to create with the puffy paint using a pencil on cardstock paper.

Then, the kids will use a spoon to scoop out the paint, or they can use a paintbrush.

I find it easier to use a spoon to scoop and a paintbrush to spread the paint around the image.

How long does puffy paint take to dry?

It takes about 3-4 hours for puffy paint to start drying. It’s fun for the kids to check out the difference in their paintings every hour.

It will have a 3D effect to it, but once it is dry, it does flatten out a bit.

When you feel the paint, tell the kids not to press down hard with their fingers. It will ruin the artwork. They can lightly pat the paintings with their fingers to see how it feels!

The texture is spongy! Every time we do a puffy paint activity, my kids LOVE the sensory aspect of it.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How long does it take to dry?

Answer: It takes about 3-4 hours to dry. We typically leave it overnight in a safe spot where we know nothing will ruin it!

2. Can you prepare the puffy paint before crafting?

Answer: No, you can’t prepare the paint beforehand because it will begin to dry out. You have to create the paint before you intend to use it for the best results!

3. How does it look when it is dry?

Answer: It will have a 3D effect! It does flatten out a little bit as each day goes on.

4. What ingredients do you need to make puffy paint?

Answer: We like to use Elmer’s white school glue, Barbasol foam shaving cream, and food coloring! Everything is linked above.

5. What type of paper should we use when using puffy paint?

Answer: For best results, use cardstock paper. It’s thicker and will hold the puffy paint better than construction or printer paper.

Final Thoughts and Conclusion

Once you know how to make puffy paint, there are so many fun crafts that you can create.

Kids of all ages will love learning how to make puffy paint. They will love helping with the process.

Happy Crafting!

Deena

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