How to make Colored powder : Holi powder : Throwing powder

[@TheNiacc]

My daughter volunteered to make this powder for the camp of 64 4 year old. She was doing it wrong and I found your video. You saved our lives!!

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

TheNiacc I'm happy to hear =)

[@patfernandes7741]

Here's a tip: Add your food colouring to the water first then you can skip an entire stage and I imagine you can use a blender in place of all the sieving stages. Happy Holi - just enough time to get ready for the weekend. Thanks for posting

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

great to know

[@madibrew3864]

Would adding a drink of the color you want work instead of food coloring

[@hazennetaplac2848]

It took me 6 hours to cook 3 colors (since I used a small oven). That would be like 3 packs of cornstarch. I also used powder dye (so, I still need to dilute it). The result of mine was, color is not that vibrant. If anyone else is using powdered dye and wanted it to make the color more visible, I suggest that you put a lot because the color fades when you heat/cook it in the oven.

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

thanks for the Info

[@marksmod]

add dye to the water and not afterwards.

[@ambercordero7719]

we are doing a color party for my daughters 10th birthday. this has been the best how to video. thank you

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

I´m really happy it´s helped =)

[@ValerieIRL]

Amber Cordero hi wud u say this was safe at ur daughters party I wanna do this for my sons 12th bday party however he’s asthmatic n who knows about the other kids I’ll be getting face masks n goggles possibly but how did that turn out

[@melindavarela7897]

Im going to start making this tonight for my gender reveal party next week!! Thanks so much for a very useful and helpful tutorial, Im so excited to start this!

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

I'm glad it helped =)

[@ChrisLaxamana]

This video has just convinced me to go out and buy the stuff instead. Holy lord that's a lot of work!

[@fineartonfire_5327]

It’s super cheap to buy too I’ll think I’m with ya, I’ll skip the mess and wait on UPS. Lol.

[@kaileei4574]

Me: *looks at my blender* My blender: Don't you dare.

[@sugarplum9370]

+Sebastian stenzl It depends on how bad your asthma is. I have asthma and it doesn't bother me at all! It's just cornstarch, water and food colouring...

[@lexie2299]

Finally out of all the ones I've tried this one is by far the best! Thanks a ton

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

No problem i'm glad it helps you out. I sort of invented the recipe as the only info I could find on how to make it was that is was made out of Cornflour =)

[@LauuPoyntter]

Oh My God,thank you so so so much. We're have planned making a homemade Holi,and this tutorial was absolutely useful.

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

Laura Núñez I'm so glad to hear it =)

[@susandavis1461]

Best video I've seen on how to make this stuff. Thanks!

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

I'm really glad it's helped you =)

[@pegberthold3988]

I'm making coffee filter hydrangeas. I'm using the powder to dry brush on the edges and centers to create shading. Many thanks!

[@cdjwmusic]

in south america corn starch is so necessary for food recipes that you can find it everywhere, and really cheap. if someone from southamerica is reading, cornstarch = maizena

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

thanks for the info =)

[@cdjwmusic]

The Running Rocker =)

[@sandycompernolle4758]

it's also ma¨zena in Europe (I think) I live in Belgium and we use this in the kitchen a lot, and yes, it is cheap :-)

[@joelucas7052]

CDJWmusic in Canada its called Cornflour

[@ElenaZoro]

Funny. In Switzerland we call it Maizena too. :)

[@ObeyZergee]

Finally a good tutorial. Thanks bro

[@jpopersonal3858]

I added color to the water BEFORE adding it to cornstarch - much easier and it saves time. : )

[@ivanpudge1187]

would drying be faster in sun

[@southernbabies]

Thank you so much for your very detailed tutorial. I will be trying this out this weekend.

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

I''m glad it helped and that you have fun having a go at it...

[@birnasigriurastriarharalds7464]

omg its just the same as the powder in color run i went there and i totally wannted do it for my birthday and i didn´t now how but then i whached this video and tryed it out i tought it was gonna be a big mess but achully it surprise me and it WORKED (btw sorry my spelling from iceland and i suck at english) i love you

[@ashbara5887]

OMG IM GONNA DO THAT FOR MY BDAY TOO!!!

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

birnacool vevo I'm really glad it turned out well for you =)

[@adamrupert2588]

Dude super awesome a little long process but cool and I like to experiment I am definetely gonna try this Thanks:)

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

I'm glad it helped... this is pretty much what they do in the factory for it as well

[@Kassgarv17]

Before drying the mixture just FYI it's called obleck and if you mix it slowly not fast it won't be rock solid like that.

[@MelNuesch]

Thank youuuuuuuuuu ! I'll do it tomorow ! Very pro ! I think you should add the coloring to the water before mixing it with the flour.

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

Ya i Wish i did do that as well but oh well =)

[@MelNuesch]

If I use food colorant, it would ruin my clothes? Or can I clean it successfully afterwards?

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

All of these powders are made out of food colouring.... I bought clothes just to do this with cus i'm not 100% on the results you will get

[@Number1channel1]

This was really helpful with my photography GCSE. Thankyou.

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

Cameron Pickering would love to see the images

[@SuperDuperLabs]

Thanks for the how to video! we love holi powder too! Especially in super slow motion!!

[@LucasHutchinsonIsGreat]

I just want to warn everyone you do want to use icing dye because liquid food coloring will get you a pretty pale wet result and I'm still in the drying phase but I imagine it'll be less than neon when it's done so keep that in mind.

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

Thanks for the Info, I will soon be making an FAQ in the description for people. I'll make sure to add this...

[@LucasHutchinsonIsGreat]

Recent update: I added about 20 drops of food coloring per pound(a little less than 500g) and the color did not fade during the drying process the finished product is still not as bright as the powder made with the icing dye but it's still pretty colorful.

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

Lucas Hutchinson thanks for the info will make the FAQ some point soon

[@katiebrown9075]

Thank you! tbh I might never do this but I would really like to go to a holi festival coz it looks SO FUN

[@shortyscr69]

Best tutorial ever!!!!!! Thanks

[@NaamiKosofsky]

Thanks so much ur vid was vey helpful we are doing a color run if u don't get wet first will the powder stick? Also is the powder washable?

[@Nstone53]

Great! My daughter is having a Splatoon themed party and I wanted something I knew wasn't going to make the kids sick. Thanks!

[@charlienicely7878]

Thanks, this will be great for my photos

[@lizzsparks4318]

Awesome video!!!! Thanks for sharing... quick? Would I be able to do this with powdered tempera paint?

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

I would not advise it just cus I don't really know what powdered tempera paint is made up of and it could be toxic =/

[@Scribblescrabbly]

Best tutorial on how to make holiday

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

Have a quick look at the video I mad with the powder and you'll see it actually takes quite a bit to get it to stick.... even after I got them to have a water fight to give it an even higher change of sticking. It will fall off very fast I would got for painting green and just use that. But ya it looks good in all colors it just depends how you make it and how colorful you make it. I'm glad you liked the video =)

[@bryanjagdeesh1892]

Thank you. I was wondering if we could mix this powder with clay slip to enhance the color.

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

+Bryan Jagdeesh In all honesty I would have no idea...=/

[@parakhagrawal8145]

Is it necessary to bake it in microwave ? Can we leave it for drying in the sun for 1 or 2 days Will it work?

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

I'm sure you can leave it to dry in the sun

[@parakhagrawal8145]

thankyou very much

[@CP-ul8gj]

thanks this is absolutely helpful and saved my life!

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

I really Glad it helped =)

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

what do you mean by shoot the powder out ??? If you mean literally shooting the powder out, You can use a co2 canon or a modified paintball gun. If you mean shoot as is photography and video. It's pretty easy to pick up, but if you don't want it to blur in a photo i would use a fast lens and a flash with a very fast shutter to capture the moment. I hope that helps.....

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

Well from the Non-Newtonian state to about 70% dry i would say about 24 hours to 48 hours if you add to much water. As for when your dehydrating it in the oven i would say 15-30min. Best way I found was to just get lots of batches going. =)

[@RealMommyLife]

Do you think i could adapt this and use washable crayola paint instead of food coloring? Im thinking of having a powder paint fight for my gender reveal party and i sont want the entire family being dyed pink or blue or having their pants stained.

[@isabellewastle4198]

I hope you don't mind but I shared your video on Facebook as there is a bunch of us planning to go to the Holi festival in London in June and I thought it might be fun if we all made our own powder to take. Thanks for uploading such an informative video.

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

Of course not go and share it everywhere =)

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

Well with baby powder it will defiantly work if you just want white. However i don't think it has the right properties but I could be wrong... However baby powder is actually slightly toxic.... So I would not recommend using it. As for staining clothes, that's just the nature of the beast.... I don't think there is any way out there to make a colored powder that will not stain even if it's just a little.... I hope this helps and have fun if you go ahead with the powder idea for your school =)

[@sebastianstenzl3695]

fantastic video . Is this safe for people who suffer from asthma?

[@MelHoffmann]

Thanks for the tutorial - We're having a backyard Color Run in a few weeks!

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

awesome =)

[@parentingemail5092]

I loved this! I feel like I could use this for cake/cookie decorating too!!! Thank you!

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

+Amanda Nevarez Duran It dose not really taste nice =/

[@JoeGoaUk]

Nice stuff. After seeing the half sandwich / bread roll, I straight went the kitchen to eat mine :-)

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

Ah ok well if you use just plain flour you don't actually try it out in a bowl... When i was researching this i found out that if it's done with normal flour its dried in big long thin sausages of dough and i think it takes a few days to dry. It's like making play dough and letting that dry. That's why i went for the corn flour way =). Hope this helps you out..

[@gabyconde994]

Awesome😍😃👌🏻!Thank you for this video

[@SharkyTheProtogen]

It's colored oobleck dried out! My son and I did this then when he was tired of it we'd dry it out moosh it into powder and had all this lovely powder to turn back into oobleck...I knew there was something more you could do with it. Thanks

[@loaybaddour1466]

Nice...Can i use this way to color paraffin? To make colored candles? Please advicte

[@54100dante]

I will do this at home. Thanks for info :) I love it

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

Dhana Arranguez No problem =)

[@54100dante]

Thanks

[@cheyennesarsona151]

Are you able to add the icing color gel to the corn starch before adding the water or when you add the water to help mix it easier?

[@vfioma]

Fantastico, proverò a farlo. Grazie per averlo condiviso.

[@TheCalvertfamily]

1. Why not dry/bake first and then blend it, skipping the sieves, mortars, and all the mess. 2. Is the end result the same consistency as the beginning cornstarch? If so I wonder if simply adding powdered food coloring to cornstarch would work and be easier?

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

1. It would not dry fully as you need the surface area of the layed out powder to fully dry out.. 2. I would have no idea... I don't think it would be the same as the color is literally into the corn starch...

[@seandavies9510]

hey great vid, just wanna know whats the best way to clean up this power... off paving, concrete etc?

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

From my experience just a lot of water seems to do the trick =)

[@thehindu86]

Thank you huge help. last year we used flour. And was really no fun at all.

[@IAmGrayHam]

have you tried putting food color corn starch in the blender and let go. seems the air flow would dry the powder as it refines it as well. if it works that would removes days off the process

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

I dont' think that would fully work due to the absorbent nature of corn strach. and if you put in a non-newtonian fluid into a bender I think it would break it due to its properties

[@MrsVeilis]

Nice! Thank you for doing the tutorial!

[@juliosantos3615]

LOVED IT TOTALLY WORK GREAT POWDER

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

+Julio Santos Happy to hear it!

[@thecalasang3912]

will it be visible when you throw it at a white shirt? we need it for color run and it would be really awesome if when you throw it at someone it will become visible.

[@madhurjain1102]

In India this colored holi powder called gulal

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

once you crunch it up if it still feels slightly damp i would say put it in the oven if not it might just turn into a paste if you blend it =)

[@TillyRuddick]

I'm going to be creating a music video and will be filming in several weeks time, I was just wondering if you knew how long you can keep the powder. Does it go off or loose quality if I was to make it in the next few days and didn't use it for a while or is it best when it's fresh?

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

Tilly Ruddick If it dried really well it will keep well for a long time if not then it might start to go bad. In all honesty if you want to make powder for a music video carecolours.com sells box's with mixed 100 bags..

[@TillyRuddick]

Alright thanks for that!

[@RealMommyLife]

Also, it may be easier to add the color to your initial splash of water so it mixes easier. Just an idea. :)

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

RealMommyLife Ya the adding colour before is in the FAQ video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aonbe3Wqi8hkY6M As fro the washable colour I'm not 100% sure but there is nothing stopping you from giving it a try.... would like to know..

[@ameliajamelia4271]

hey im trying to do this for a photography project what is the best starch to use? great tutorial by the way :D

[@lexicglenn]

Is the process of mixing the food dye with the powder easier if you first dye the water then mix it with cornstarch?

[@Leoandwillsshow]

hi the running rocker so how much does it yeld ? i am excide to do this an its is corn starch not flour? i see the cost on sites an how long does it last for when made at home ?

[@TheeChilledPenguin]

I'm using this for homecoming next year, our student section is going to throw it at the beginning of the game

[@jonafish1765]

Fantastic great job and video!

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

Hektor I'm glad you liked it =)

[@kaylazkitz8678]

Can wait to try make for a gymnastics video

[@damealice8567]

Great job ! But I dont have an oven at home or something like it. What could be an alternative tool ? Thanks :D

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

heyitsahllice 69 Your best bet it to try and dry it out in the sun

[@04renee]

Hi, Just wondering instead of letting the mixture dry out in the open air, can you put it in the oven first?

[@kiarajones9770]

Hey this was awesome and perfect for my little bother thank you

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

I'm really glad it helped =)

[@SuperSoloporti]

Hello :) I am from Mexico I have no oven as I replace it? btw nice video

[@riannebeyonceignaciocarreo8564]

Can i ask? If we dont have that "gel color" or color that you mix in the cornstarch. What will we use?

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

No I have not but if it reacts the save as cornflour then i'm sure it would work just as well

[@jasinthemood3676]

Could you use this in candles and soaps like a mica??

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

I don't see why that would not make things faster =). Seems obvious now but as you see Not much water get put it so it would have to be pretty concentrated.

[@caribre]

Hi, :) do you think we can use it as an edible colour dust? I mean use it to paint over the fondant . Thank you :)

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

You can but in all honesty it's not that nice tasking... Tastes a bit like dirt...

[@musicstolemymind]

caribre The Running Rocker could you not make it with icing sugar? I'm sure it has similar properties to cornstarch

[@caribre]

Thanks for your answer :) but I want it to create shadows and shades over the fondant :) I just started doing it, I'll tell u later how was it ;)

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

OK great

[@thanosginis7596]

awesome video ! going on a color festival here in GREECE ! please coment the link of the song .. i cant find it nowhere ! THANKS

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

Thanos Ginis As in the background music? thats this Song = Feel Free Rights Bought on: Premiumbeat.com

[@reemalmarri45]

In 00:13 he said and this video its a picture 😂😂

[@ylyphoebe]

What exactly is the difference in the procedure or time needed when I use flour? Seems like the dough doesn't dry like as hard as you what you did.

[@sandycompernolle4758]

I would like to use this for a color discovery box in school... is it possible to mix 2 colors of powder? (so the children can mix red and yellow for example and they would get orange)

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

I'm not 100% sure... But when I mixed them all together.. they did go brown...

[@sandycompernolle4758]

The Running Rocker hmmm... I'm gonna take the risk and just go for it :-p Thanx for aswering so quickly!

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

Good luck! Let me know what happens =)

[@sandycompernolle4758]

The Running Rocker I will ;-)

[@_alextom]

nice man its superb cool we could use it in holi

[@shannonkane6776]

does this stain clothes at all or does it wash out? This was a really helpful video, I'm going to be using this powder for a photoshoot but I don't want to stain the models' clothes!

[@oneoptimisticstar]

OMG Thank You so much, I will be making some homemade marshmallows for a party we are having and I Was wondering how I would be able to coat them and keep the colors (peacock party theme) and you just saved me, OMG Thank you again :-D

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

I'm glad it helped... Little working i'm not to sure how nice corn starch tastes or if your going to toast the marshmallow, or how it burns...

[@kruszyna17539]

what did you use it with powdered sugar or flour? and understand the dye is a dye in the gel so? :)

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

I'm not sure I understand your question but i'll give it my best shot... It's a flour called corn flour you would of heard that in the video and Dye wise any dye I just used Icing gel dye but that's just cus it was cheap and I got lots of it... But food dye apparently makes a blander looking powder... Hope that helps

[@rasikavartak9806]

can i mix them in water and use as wet colors?? do they dissolve properly?

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

They will dissolve properly but i'm not sure if it works properly as I have not tried it myself...

[@gracieeeee11111]

very useful tutorial, thanks.

[@saeedibrahim7406]

Dude How You Make It Solid , Like in 6:37 in the Video What You Do To Be Solid??

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

You just leave it to dry for a day or 2

[@McYahyaRap]

I just have one question, let's say I didn't have 2 or 3 days, can we stick it in an oven as soon as we reach the stage where the corn starch is all mixed with the coloring?

[@CS-qh3ut]

too much process, you can try drying it all out till it becomes rock hard, then pulverise it using a food processor. it still works the same Also you can add water based scents / essence oils to make it smell a little fragrant :)

[@cluntagon]

This is fantastic! I'm currently making mine now :D

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

Great!

[@daviddang8910]

Will tapioca starch work?

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

It all depends on the amount you have to make, If you have lots of bowls You can make lots in one go let all the bowls dry which is generally one day if you add as little water as possible. Then as you will have so much to dry out, that will take a day as well so you could probably do it all in two days if you work like crazy on it =)

[@michaeljamesdrilon2010]

This is great. But... can i use poster paint instead of the one you used?

[@FuturenFortune]

Can we use it to color make candles?

[@AifonYTube]

Is it necesary to take the powder into a masher or a mixer machine after it is dry? or only if you break it down and pass it through the strainer?

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

Unfortunately if you want a powder then yes...

[@purplept1]

i loved ur video unfortunately i didnt find it till the day before our run i would have loved to make some awesome video great tutorial

[@TherunningrockerOfficial]

I'm glad you liked it =)

[@ajcaffrey1]

Instead of waiting for it to dry naturally could you use an oven from the start and dry it out this way?