Pumpkin-Themed Corn Mosaic Art Project for Kids
Create a colorful corn mosaic with dyed popcorn kernels, glue, and paper. This simple fall craft is perfect for preschoolers and adds a festive touch to your seasonal activities.
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Materials
- 5 small Styrofoam cups
- 2.5 cups cups popcorn kernels ½ cup for each cup
- 5 Tbsp white vinegar 1 tablespoon per cup
- 12-15 drops Food coloring: red, orange, blue, green, and purple red, orange, blue, green, and purple
- White paper for drawing your design
- Glue stick or stronger craft glue
- Paper towels and baking sheet for drying kernels
Instructions
- Pour ⅓ cup of water into each Styrofoam cup.
- Add 1 tablespoon of vinegar and 12–15 drops of food coloring to each cup, stirring well.
- Mix in ½ cup of popcorn kernels so they’re fully coated.
- Let the kernels sit for 5–6 hours, then spread them out on a paper towel–lined baking sheet to dry overnight.
- Draw a pumpkin outline (or another fall design) on white paper.
- Apply glue to small sections of the outline.
- Press the colored kernels onto the glue to fill in the design.
- Allow the mosaic to dry completely before displaying.