16 Washable Non Toxic Paints For Kids

Kids Paint Recipes

Ever wonder how to make paint? Well, making homemade paint for kids is not as hard as it may seem. All you need are a few simple ingredients, and you have a morning or afternoon of fun for toddlers, preschoolers, and older.

The best thing is that homemade paint is quick, simple, and budget-friendly! All our paint recipes below are for washable and non-toxic paint only. Yep, safe for baby’s skin!

You can make non-toxic paint for kids by using homemade paint recipes that source paint ingredients commonly found in your pantry. We have even included a fun edible paint recipe for you to try!

Can I use any brushes? You can use these paints with kids’ paintbrushes, foam, or sponge brushes. Even easier, many of these paint recipes below make great finger paint for toddlers.

We have tons of easy painting ideas for you to use with your non toxic paint from bubble painting to a winter art scene. Remember, it’s not always the end product that’s important but the process of experimenting and creating. Check out process art ideas to learn more!

16 Ways to Make Non Toxic Paint for Kids

💡 Click on the links below for the full supply list and step-by-step instructions for making each nontoxic washable paint. Grab this free paint recipe guide to get started.

PUFFY PAINT

One of our most popular homemade paint recipes is DIY puffy paint. It’s such a fun paint to make and play with for kids. Kids will love the texture of this paint with shaving foam and glue. It’s not recommended for younger kiddos, though, who may put paint in their mouths.

BAKING SODA PAINT

This is a simple art project using our favorite baking soda and vinegar chemical reaction. Instead of making a baking soda and vinegar volcano, let’s make homemade paint!

BATH TUB PAINT

A super fun homemade paint that is great for toddlers as well as older kids. Paint up a storm in the bath then dim the lights and watch it glow with our easy glow in the dark bath paint recipe.

COFFEE PAINT

Two ingredients, instant coffee and water, is all you need to make this easy homemade paint. Yes, you only get one color but you can make several shades of paint by adding more water. Use your coffee paint to make this fun monochrome Starry Night painting (free printable included!).

EDIBLE PAINT

Finally, a paint that is safe for babies and toddlers to use! Edible paint is easy to make yourself or better yet show your kiddos how to mix up this super simple paint recipe.

Kids will love painting snacks or cupcakes, or use as a edible finger paint for younger children. Makes for a sensory-rich art experience for kids of all ages!

FINGER PAINT

Finger painting has so many great benefits for young children, and here’s a non toxic finger paint you can make yourself.

FLOUR PAINT

An easy homemade paint made from flour and salt. Dries quickly, and makes an inexpensive washable non toxic paint.

GLOW IN THE DARK PUFFY PAINT

A fun variation of our popular puffy paint recipe, that glows in the dark. We used our glow in the dark puffy paint for to paint our paper plate moons. What will you use your homemade paint for?

FIZZING SIDEWALK PAINT

This is an awesome way to take science outside and turn it into STEAM! Get outdoors, paint pictures, and enjoy a kid-favorite fizzing chemical reaction. What’s better than that? Plus, you can make this sidewalk paint yourself! 

ICE PAINTS

Painting with ice is a MUST try art project for kids. It works as well for toddlers as it does with teens so you can include the whole family in the fun. Ice cube painting is also budget-friendly making it perfect for large groups and classroom projects!

PAINT WITH SKITTLES

Make your own color wheel with our homemade skittles paint recipe. Yes, you can paint with candy!

PUFFY SIDEWALK PAINT

Get creative with homemade paint the kids will love to mix up with you. Try this fun and easy alternative to the usual sidewalk chalk paint. Plus, this paint recipe is kid tested and kid approved, and easy to clean up!

SIDEWALK PAINT

How do you make homemade sidewalk paint? All it takes is a few simple ingredients you probably already have in the kitchen cupboards. This fun cornstarch paint recipe is a must try activity with your kiddos. 

ALSO CHECK OUT: Homemade Sidewalk Chalk

SNOW PAINT

Too much snow or not enough snow, it doesn’t matter when you know how to make snow paint! Treat the kids to an indoor snow painting session with this super easy to make snow paint recipe.

SPICE PAINT

Have a go at sensory painting with this super easy scented paint. Natural and all you need are a few simple kitchen ingredients.

TEMPERA PAINT

Tempera is a homemade washable paint that has been used in artwork for centuries. Learn how to make tempera paint in the kitchen!

WATERCOLOR PAINT

Make your own homemade watercolor paints for easy painting activities for the kiddos at home or in the classroom.

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