Sidewalk Chalk

submitted by Kathy

from Amy Dacyczyn's book "The Tightwad Gazette II" 

Sidewalk Chalk
1 cup plaster of Paris  (do not pack)
Almost 1/2 cup cool water
Liquid tempera paint    (powdered works too...makes the colors brighter)
disposable mixing containers
disposable molds


Pour plaster into a container.  Using a disposable stick, stir in most of the
water.  Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of liquid tempera, mixing well, especially at
the bottom.  Add a little more water so the mixture thickens, stir well, and
pour into molds.


mold suggestions:  toilet-paper tubes with tin foil bottoms
 plastic tray from manicotti noodles
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