DIY watercolor paint comes together easily with a few simple ingredients.
Baking soda
White vinegar
Light corn syrup
Cornstarch
Mixing bowl
Mixing spoon
Egg carton, ice cube tray, or cupcake tin
Assorted food coloring 4-pack
Popsicle sticks or skewers
In a mixing bowl, mix 4 tablespoons baking soda with 2 tablespoons vinegar until fizzing stops. Add 1/2 teaspoon corn syrup and 2 tablespoons cornstarch. Mix until a uniform consistency.
Pour the mixture into individual cups, filling each about a third to halfway.
Add 5 to 10 drops of food coloring to each cup, mixing in thoroughly, to reach desired colors.
Allow paints to set overnight. Use paints on watercolor paper with a wet paintbrush.