Those wonderful large sticks of chalk throw me back to my childhood. I have such fond memories of myself and the neighbourhood kids drawing and writing messages in chalk all over the roads and pathways. We’d also crush it up to use it for other play ideas.
I decided to show how you can make your very own homemade chalk powder because there are so many awesome activities that kids can do that use it. I’ll post some ideas in the coming posts so be sure to stay tuned.
All you need to make your own is chalk pieces and table salt!
Simply start by grating the chalk using the grains of salt like sandpaper. You’ll find that almost instantly the chalk begins to mix with the grains of salt and it all starts to change colour. Gives your arms a work out too! lol
I decided to make various colours and bag them up into freezer bags.
You might like to add your homemade chalk powder to a decorative jar or container. If so simply snip one end of the freezer bag and pour the powder however you like. I personally like to see it presented with the various coloured levels showing.
Oh so pretty when presented like this.
What ideas do you have for using chalk powder?
Here are some more ideas you might like –
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I can’t wait to find out things to do with chalk powder. Don’t leave us hanging…LOL!:)
The trouble is knowing were to start P is for Preschooler LOL
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Very pretty!! I can’t wait to see what you do with it. Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday!!
So many wonderful ideas racing around my head. Thanks for commenting and be sure to check back soon.
I’m intringued! Can’t wait to see what you can do with chalk powder.
Can’t wait to show you Amie. Keep your eyes peeled.
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I really. love all your ideas it”s so creativity and I love all your creativity
Oh Susan, you have absolutely made my day. Thank you so kindly. I hope I can continue to impress you. 🙂
Do you think this would work as a color powder in a balloon for gender reveal?
hi this sucks
sorry it was my kid
Awww Alia, that isn’t very kind.
Sorry this idea isn’t of your interest. It might be to others.
Enjoy your day.
Cheers for the idea! Awhile back I bought a chalk set and it included chalk “ bombs”. Basically a fabric sock filled with chalk dust and sealed off on either end. My son and I liked them a lot and they make fun chalk explosions on the sidewalk. Buying such a thing is a bit of a waste so to make our own we are going to get a coffee grinder and try grinding up the nubs of chalk we have left over. We still plan on trying this out but your tip sounds like a promising way as well.
Of course breathing in chalk dust – even if non-toxic – is not a great thing to do in any quantity. So being able to throw it away from oneself is necessary.