This recipe uses only 3 ingredients: non toxic liquid soap ( Attitude Shampoo is my top choice), natural food coloring, and corn starch. All three also had a slightly different consistency and viscosity, which effected the ratios I used. The Dr. Bronner’s was the most “flowy”, and a 2:1 ratio worked perfectly. In fact, the Dr. Bronner’s worked best for consistency of the paint, and was most “paint like.” For the Attitude I tried both a 4:1 and 3:1 ratio of soap:cornstarch, and both worked well. Sifting the Corn Starch Makes a Much Better Bath Paint for Kids Even better? She often gets so distracted that I can shampoo her hair, condition, and detangle without a lot of protest. How to Make Non-Toxic, DIY Bath Paint for Kids

Crayola Neon Bright Bathtub Finger Paint Soap (Set Of 5)

I’ve also tried 3 different types and brands of liquid soap to perfect our bath paint recipe. Why I Love Making Bath Paint for Kids If you do use this method, my tip is to still sift the cornstarch. I didn’t the first time I tried this, and it was really lumpy. Safety TipsDaily use of paint with ingredients like sodium laureth sulfate and methylchloroisothiazolinone, and additives like Red #33 and the catch-all “fragrance” ingredient didn’t exactly fit that lifestyle goal. Time for a Homemade Bath Paint Recipe Corn starch gets really clumpy in liquid of any sort, and no matter how I tried, I could never completely de-lump it.

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Throughout the spring, I’ve been testing out different recipes. I’ve experimented with a paint recipe that requires cooking, and several no-cook versions.

However, you also have to heat the soap up, which means your whole kitchen stinks like whatever chemicals are in there for fragrance. I have issues with this, since indoor air quality and controlling VOCs are so important for health! I’ve tried this bathtub paint on my bath tub and shower tiles, and it’s been fine (including on the grout). It’s never stained and it’s super easy to wash off. I’ve spent a fair amount of time making our own bath paint, and below I’ve shared some of my best tips as you get started, or to help troubleshoot. Soap Type Matters If you only have a normal-sized sifter, I recommend you make it up as a larger batch, and then portion it out for the food coloring stage.