Finger Paint

6 ingredients
6 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 1 c. cold water, divided
  • 2 c. hot water water
  • 1/2 c. mild soap flakes or granules
  • food coloring or acrylic or tempera paints
  • 1/2 c. dry laundry starch or 1/3 c. cornstarch

Directions

  1. 1
    Soften gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water; set aside.
  2. 2
    Combine laundry starch with remaining cold water in medium saucepan; add the hot water and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with wooden spoon until mixture comes to a full boil and has become completely thickened.
  3. 3
    Remove from heat; blend in the softened gelatin. Add soap and stir until completely dissolved.
  4. 4
    Add food coloring or paint to all or part of the mixture until desired color is obtained, adding no more than 1 tablespoon coloring or paint to each recipe.
  5. 5
    Store in covered containers.
  6. 6
    Recipe may be multiplied.

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