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Edible finger paint

Course DIY
Keyword baby activities, finger painting, taste safe paint, toddler crafts
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Sugar water thickened with cornstarch on the stove and tinted with food coloring. Taste-safe for babies.

What You’ll Need

  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tsp sugar
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • Food coloring
  • Optional: 1 tsp cream of tartar for a shinier paint

Directions

  • Bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
  • Stir in 1 teaspoon sugar until it dissolves.
  • Slowly whisk in 1/2 cup cornstarch, and stop once the mixture is gooey.
  • Divide evenly among silicone muffin liners.
  • Stir food coloring into each one.
  • Let the paint cool all the way, then start painting.

Notes

Doesn't keep long; make only enough for one session. Let paintings dry a few hours. Gel coloring stains hands more; liquid coloring stains less but is paler.
Safety: EDIBLE / taste-safe for toddlers, but not meant to be eaten in quantity. Adult does the boiling and checks it's fully cool (cornstarch paste holds heat).