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Finger paint

Course DIY
Keyword finger painting, kids art, toddler crafts, washable paint
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Gelatin, cornstarch, water and a little dish soap cooked into a smooth paint, colored with food coloring.

What You’ll Need

  • 1 pkg. unflavored gelatin
  • 1/2 cup cold water
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • liquid dish detergent (a drop per container)
  • food coloring

Directions

  • Stir the gelatin into the 1/2 cup cold water until dissolved, and set aside.
  • Put the cornstarch in a saucepan and slowly stir in the 1 1/2 cups water over medium heat until well blended.
  • Keep cooking until it boils, turns smooth, thickens, and goes clear.
  • Stir in the gelatin mixture well.
  • Pour into containers, put in a drop of liquid dish detergent, and add food coloring until you like the shade.

Notes

Store covered in the refrigerator for 4 – 6 weeks.
Safety: NOT edible (the dish detergent makes this version not taste-safe). Adult does the stovetop cooking and lets it cool fully. Food coloring can stain clothes; use smocks.