Finger Paints
By: Amy Fryer
Difficulty: Very Easy
Age: 3 and up
Parental supervision is recommended
Here's a recipe for making your own batch of colorful finger paints. This recipe is easy to create and makes for a fun afternoon activity.
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What you'll need:
- 3 Tablespoons sugar
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 2 cups cold water
- Food coloring
- Detergent
How to make it:
- Mix the first two ingredients and then add the water.
- Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until everything is well blended.
- Divide the mixture into four or five portions and add a different food coloring to each, plus a pinch of detergent to facilitate cleaning up.

