Water Bead Painting

Have you ever played and explored with water beads?

If you are unfamiliar they are amazingly fun, water-filled marbles that are nearly impossible to imagine without trying them yourself.  Today, we decided to try painting with water beads, and the process was beautiful! 

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Water Bead Painting Activity for Kids

Materials

• Water beads
• Washable paint
• Paper
• A shallow container
• Cups/bowls

Method

• Begin by lining a shallow container with paper. We used the lid from a box, but you could also use a baking sheet or similar.

• Briefly place this to the side

Making Water Bead Paint

• Fill a cup/bowl with the desired amount of water beads, using one cup for each color of paint that you are using.
• Add several squirts of paint to each cup.
• Then, use a spoon or similar to stir until the water beads are coated in paint.

Painting with Water Beads

• Kids are sure to shriek and giggle as they pick up the slimy water beads. Have them place the beads onto the paper, varying colors and patterns as desired.

• Once they are happy with the placement of the beads have them gently shake and move the box from side-to-side. As they do this the water beads will roll around on the paper to make art.

• Super cool, right?  Rosie thought so!  The squishy, gooey beads made her giggle and laugh uncontrollably!

She loved the texture of the paint and the water beads together, and I absolutely love the pieces of art that were created during the process!

Extend the Fun

• Make scented water beads.
• Calm kids down with water beads.
• Turn water beads into snow gems.
• Make water beads that glow-in-the-dark.
• Make taste-safe water beads.
• Give one of these amazing sensory bins a try!

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