While we decided to use it for a gender reveal you could also just go outside and have a color fight.
How to make color run powder with flour.
Pull the flour paste out of the bowl with your hands and roll it into a ball.
Lay the ball down on a piece of wax paper and then roll over it with a rolling pin.
Flatten it down until it s about 1 4 inch thick.
My daughter is having a 13th birthday party this weekend and wanted this for a game.
I found another recipe first that called for flour water and food coloring.
The day of the party set up bowls of the color war powder outside and give each party guest a white t shirt to change into.
And be warned things get messy during holi.
If you re participating in a color run you could also learn how to make color powder for yourself.
I researched a bunch of different methods for making your own powder and the resource i found most helpful was this video although i have my own tweaks and tips that i learned as i experimented with a few batches.
We figure it would cost approximately 75 for ingredients to make our multi mix pak 3 times 25.
It s truly so much fun to throw around.
As you can see we decided to go with red white and blue to celebrate the 4th of july today but you can make this powder in any color.
Ways to use color powder.
Mix the flour and water in a large bowl until it forms a thick paste.
1 2 cup water give or take food coloring.
Allow the colored flour patty to dry completely which should take about 24 hours.
What you will need to make holi powder.
How to make holi powder.
There are so many fun uses for this stuff.
You can also use liquid food coloring but you ll end up with muted pale colors and that isn t nearly as fun unless you want pastel colors.
Host a color war for your next kids party.
Make up 3 4 colors of your own color run powder at home.
However if you need enough powder for say a birthday party a color powder gender reveal school color run fundraiser or a holi powder festival you might want to consider ordering our multi mix pack or our 50 count assorted color powder packets.
Color paste or gel coloring like the wilton brand works the best and will give you a strong bold color.
The thinner you make the patties the faster they ll.
We ve been to a color run and playing with the colored powder was so much fun.
To make this diy color powder all you need is cornstarch lots of it and food coloring.