Kid-Friendly Paint Made Entirely from Sunflowers
Yes, you can make watercolor from flowers! In this case, sunflowers. Toddlers, preschoolers, and nature lovers will love painting with this soft, beautiful shade of yellow. After you've harvested the petals for the paint, there are plenty of ways to use the rest of the sunflower:
Flowers, fruit, and vegetables are popular ingredients for nature lovers who make their paints. Sunflowers are a great choice for families interested in crafting with plant-based dye because they're easy to grow, non-toxic, and a beautiful shade of yellow. They're also a favorite among kids and an excellent way to introduce the
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This project utilizes the petals, leaving parents and kiddos the stem, seeds, and head to use in several ways. Here are a few ideas:
- Harvest the seeds for a peanut-free dessert.
- Plant seeds to grow microgreens for salads and smoothies.
- Turn the head into a rustic bird feeder.
- Use the stalk to create a garden stake or trellis.
- Dry the filling inside stalks and grind it into flour for baked goods.
DIY Sunflower Watercolor
- Pick the petals from 3-5 medium sunflowers.
- Use a grinder or mortar and pestle to grind the petals.
- Transfer the petals to a jar, add 1/4 to 1/3 cup water, seal, and let the mixture sit overnight.
- Use a sieve to strain the mixture and start creating!
