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DIY Sidewalk Chalk Will Keep Your Kids Entertained All Summer

<div><p>Sidewalk chalk will keep your kids entertained all summer! You can use it to play hopscotch, four-square or just to scribble some silly drawings. It's hours of fun but it's also really simple to make.</p><p>The great part about this project is that you can make the chalk into any shapes you like. You can find the molds we used <a href="http://amzn.to/2q5QUqe">here</a>, but any shape will do! Be careful not to pour any of the Plaster of Paris down the drain or you'll end up with damaged pipes.</p><h2>Materials</h2><ul><li>Plaster of Paris</li><li><a href="http://amzn.to/2q8Nyk5">Tempera Paint</a></li><li><a href="http://amzn.to/2q5QUqe">Silicone Pop Mold</a></li><li>Wood Craft Sticks</li><li>Plastic Cups</li><li>Plastic Spoons</li><li>Cold Water 1/3 cup</li></ul><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><h2>Directions</h2><p>In a plastic cup mix together the cold water and 2 tbsp of tempera paint.</p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/760-00_00_05_18-Still066.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/760-00_00_05_18-Still066_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/760-00_00_05_18-Still066_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/760-00_00_05_18-Still066_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><p>Add 2/3 cup Plaster of Paris and mix until thoroughly combined.</p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/760-00_00_12_04-Still069.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/760-00_00_12_04-Still069_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/760-00_00_12_04-Still069_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/760-00_00_12_04-Still069_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><p>Pour all your colors into the silicone mold. Gently tap the mold to release any air bubbles that might be trapped in the mixture.</p><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/760-00_00_20_01-Still078.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/760-00_00_20_01-Still078_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/760-00_00_20_01-Still078_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/760-00_00_20_01-Still078_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><p>Insert the wooden craft sticks into the middle of each section and let dry for 24 hours.</p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/760-00_00_27_07-Still080.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/760-00_00_27_07-Still080_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/760-00_00_27_07-Still080_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/760-00_00_27_07-Still080_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><p>Once dry your sidewalk chalk is ready to use!</p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/760-00_00_30_16-Still082.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/760-00_00_30_16-Still082_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/760-00_00_30_16-Still082_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/05/760-00_00_30_16-Still082_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img></figure></div><div><div><div><amp-youtube height="9" width="16" layout="responsive" data-videoid="Mz6vgYPBOR0"></amp-youtube></div></div></div></div>

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