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Non Slip Mat: Make sure your tub has a non-slip mat on the bottom. This is important at all times, but especially when working with these DIY bath paints as they can make things a bit more slippery. It is possible that latex gloves may have been worn during the manufacture and distribution of raw materials, components or finished goods. Of the 3 different soaps I tested for this recipe, the best performing was also non-toxic and EWG Verified™: Attitude Super Leaves Shampoo (which I use on my own hair).

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For the Cetaphil, I used a 2:1 but it was too gummy. Almost a marshmallow fluff consistency, and next time I would make it with a 3:1 ratio. 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.

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I tried this method, and it does create slightly better results, getting rid of the “marshmallow fluff” consistency. 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

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Continuing to buy that amount of Crayola bath paint just wasn’t in the budget over the long term, nor did I feel good about the ingredients. My favorite paint recipe (no-cook bathtub paint) only takes about 5 minutes. The version that requires cooking takes slightly longer, but is still less than 10 minutes, all in. You control the ingredients, which is always a good thing in my books! The Fun Distracts Toddlers From … Other Things 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 The purple streak in the photo was made with Dr. Bronner’s and pure red food coloring (not mixed with blue), and the pink with the Attitude shampoo and red food coloring.This recipe is the “no cook” method for making DIY bath paints. I’ve shared the cook method further down in this post, as well as why I don’t recommend it. DIY Bath Paints Ingredients I think the key is using natural food coloring, which in my experience really doesn’t stain to the same extent as more conventional food dyes. I Suggest You Skip the Cook Method Natural food coloring (I use Watkins natural food coloring and it doesn’t stain my bathtub or tiles) 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.

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The Attitude shampoo worked best for colors, by a long shot. It’s completely clear, so this makes sense. The colors were “true” to the food coloring. Through experimentation, I’ve found sifting the corn starch when adding it to the shampoo or soap makes it much easier to mix, and makes for a better consistency for painting.The photo below shows bath paints made with pure red, yellow, green, and blue natural food coloring (no color mixing!) and Dr. Bronner’s Castile Soap. The colors mixed with the liquid soap to create what you see below. Homemade Bath Paint Supplies I hate using products with a ton of ingredients I can’t pronounce, and the store bought bath paint for kids was full of them. Then, of course, there’s the ingredients. Generally speaking, I prefer to use more natural, non toxic products in our house, with fewer ingredients. In addition to the ingredients needed to make the actual paint, you’ll want to have some tools and supplies on hand. Before getting started, decide whether you’re going to make one large batch, and then portion it out when it’s time to add food coloring, or mix up a small batch in each little cup or container.

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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.”I tested this recipe with a few different liquid soap brands, as detailed below. I found Attitude worked best, and I like that it’s non toxic and EWG Verified™. However, feel free to experiment with other brands, or a baby wash / baby shampoo, noting that the ratio of soap:cornstarch may need to change. The most important thing is that the liquid soap you use is clear. If the wash isn’t clear, be prepared for some strange colors when you add the food coloring. Daily 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