![]() ![]() *Alternative: Thi s acti vity can be modified to make it more suitable for younger children. When your stickers are completely dry (the next day), cut them out with scissors. To speed up the process, you can use a paper towel to blot the wet spots – just be careful not to mix colors. Now it’s time to paint! It is best to use a different paintbrush for each color so you do not mix flavors (smells)! Once you are done painting, leave your artwork to dry overnight.When you paint over this, the crayon will show up because the paint and wax from the crayon do not mix! Press down when you draw to make thick dark marks. Draw an outline of the picture or design you want with crayons. After you are done mixing all your colors, you are ready to make your stickers.It is best to use a different paintbrush for each color so you do not mix flavors (smells)! (If you only have 1 paintbrush, use the plastic end to mix paint and then wipe it clean for each color.) You may need to add a little more water or more drink mix to get a smooth (but not thin) mix. For each color, mix ~1/8 teaspoon of drink mix with 1/8 teaspoon water (to get a 1:1 mixture). Place the paint container (plastic egg tray) on top of a sheet of newspaper.Also, simple flavors (cherry, grape, lime, lemon, etc.) are preferred because it is easier to recognize the different smells. Only a small amount is used from each packet, ~1/8 teaspoon each color gives enough for several stickers. Tip: Name brand mix may be better because they contain more colorful dyes. Styrofoam Egg carton or other paint container.Paintbrush(es): one per color is nice, but not necessary.Drink Mix: flavored & unsweetened - several packets, different & bright colors.Labels: large, blank with adhesive backs.*Younger ages may prefer making scratch-and-sniff paintings (see alternative at the end of activity).Make your own scratch-and-sniff stickers.To learn more about how we smell, see the Making Scented Inserts activity. Because the solution of the drink mix we will use is very concentrated, the other ingredients will dry to create a layer that can trap the smells. This makes the stickers stay smelly longer! When you want to release the smells, scratching ruptures the outer layer of some of the microcapsules.ĭrink mixes have very strong fruity tastes and smells, and can be used to make scratch-and-sniff paints. You want to keep the smells trapped until you are ready to smell them. The active ingredient in these microcapsules is scented liquid. One application you have probably seen is a scratch-and-sniff sticker. ![]()
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