Candy Cane Paint Recipe

Make an array of arts and crafts using this easy to make candy cane paint. Kids will love that it smells just like Christmas! #candycane #candycanepaint #candycanecrafts #candycaneartprojectsforkids #christmascrafts #growingajeweledrose #activitiesforkids

Using just a few ingredients from your home you can make this amazing candy cane paint, and it's unlike any that you might find in a store.
This paint is fluffy and swirled and smells just like Christmas! Read on for the easy recipe.

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How to Make Candy Cane Paint for Kids

Materials

Method

Fill a large bowl with the desired amount of shaving cream.

Add a few drops of peppermint extract if a holiday scent is desired.
Then, add a few drops of red food coloring to the shaving cream, spacing the drops along the surface.

Using a craft stick (or similar) gently swirl the red food coloring into the shaving cream to create a candy cane effect.

Finish the paint off with iridescent glitter if desired.

Marbled Candy Cane Art

Kids can use this paint to create all sorts of art, like these marbled candy canes.

Materials:

Candy cane cut-outs
A shallow pan of candy cane paint
A scraper for removing excess paint

Method:

Fill a shallow container with shaving cream and make the candy cane paint as instructed above.
Give kids candy cane cut-outs.
Then, have them gently place the cut-outs into the paint and press down.

Allow the cut-outs to sit in the paint for a minute.
Then, remove the candy canes and carefully scrape any excess paint from the cut-out.
Repeat this process on the other side of the cut-outs if desired.
Then, leave the candy canes to dry.

Once dry you will be left with beautifully swirled candy canes that smell just like Christmas!

I strung ours into garland and hung them in our home.

Extend the Fun

This candy cane paint is also great for sensory play & exploration. Once we were done making our garland Rosie had a blast playing in the left over shaving cream!