desired number of skewers. 6. Arrange your finished skewers on a platter or festive plate. Serve immediately or chill in the fridge until ready to serve. EASY SIDEWALK CHALK Materials ■Plaster of Paris (1–2 lbs) ■Tempera paint (red, white, and blue) ■Water ■Star silicone mold ■Plastic cups (one per color) ■Jumbo craft sticks (for stirring) ■Paper towels or napkins Directions 1. Use a separate plastic cup for each color. Pour water into each cup and add your red, white, or blue tempera paint. Stir well with a craft stick until fully mixed. 2. Slowly stir 1 cup of Plaster of Paris into each paint mixture. Mix well, scraping the sides and bottom. The texture should be like wet cement. 3. Carefully pour each mixture into a silicone mold. Fill halfway, then insert a craft stick and gently move it around to level and remove bubbles. Fill the rest of the way and repeat the stick swirl. 4. If water pools on top, dab a paper towel into the water to soak it up—no splashing or shaking needed! 5. Let the chalk sit in the mold for at least 5–12 hours. Gently remove and place on paper towels to fully dry for 1–3 days, depending on humidity.
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