Science experiment: Foam paint

This special "paint" will keep the kids busy creating masterpieces for hours. It's an experiment that might get your kid hooked on both science and art.

Ingredients

1 cup of white school glue

1 cup of shaving cream

Food coloring

Instructions

STEP 1: In a large bowl mix the shaving cream, food coloring and glue.

STEP 2: Allow mixture to set for 2 minutes.

Explanation

The shaving cream causes the glue to puff up, creating foam paint.

KFVS12 and the Southeast Missourian are teaming up for science. Every Tuesday you'll find an experiment from the KFVS Heartland Science Lab in the Class of 2morrow section of the Southeast Missourian. Grab the ingredients and join KFVS science reporter Jason Lindsey live on KFVS at 5 p.m. every Wednesday. More science experiences can be found at www.kfvs12.com and www.semissourian.com.