Pumpkin Fizzy Painting Art

Need a simple pumpkin art idea that’s kid-friendly and can be used as a science experiment? Try this pumpkin fizzy art. It’s a perfect idea to get little ones excited about art and science and it’s a fun activity during pumpkin season.

This is a great project for both fall and Halloween. Just add a pair of eyes, nose and mouth and you’ve got yourself a work of Jack-o-Lantern art.

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Easy, quick, and messy enough.

How to make fizzy pumpkin painting art

What you need:

printable template
baking soda
white vinegar
art tray
Paint pipette/dropper
small cup
washable paint or food coloring

Tip: We recommend printing the pumpkin template on thicker paper to ensure the best results and create a solid foundation for your child’s creative masterpiece.

Step-by-step instructions

Fill three cups with vinegar, setting the stage for wild fun!

Add 3-5 drops of magic food coloring (or washable paint) to each cup of vinegar, then mix well for a vibrant potion.

Place the paint pipette (dropper) into each tube.

Cover the bottom of a deep activity tray with baking soda, creating a snow-covered canvas for your child’s masterpiece.

Have your child use a dropper to add colorful vinegar to a tray of baking soda, creating a mesmerizing bubbling reaction.

Saturate the baking soda a bit for a really impressive display.

Give children as many colors as they see fit.

Let them play with mixing colors.

Let’s add some orange and yellow.

Have kids apply color to the entire surface of the baking soda, creating a vibrant background for their pumpkin art.

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