Finger Paints

8 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1/2 c. cornstarch
  • 2 c. cold water
  • food coloring (variety of colors)
  • soap flakes or liquid dishwashing detergent
  • muffin tins or 4 or 5 small cups
  • freezer paper
  • old shirts for paint smocks

Directions

  1. 1
    Mix sugar and cornstarch together in a medium sized saucepan over low heat.
  2. 2
    Add cold water and continue stirring until the mixture is thick.
  3. 3
    Remove from heat.
  4. 4
    Divide the mixture into 4 or 5 portions, spooning them into sections of a muffin tin or small cups.
  5. 5
    Add a drop or two of food coloring (a different color for each cup) and a pinch of soap flakes or a drop of detergent to each portion.
  6. 6
    Stir and let cool.
  7. 7
    You're ready to paint.
  8. 8
    Use the shiny side of freezer paper to paint on.
  9. 9
    If you have paints left over, they may be stored, covered, in an airtight container.

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