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:

  1. Mix the first two ingredients and then add the water.
  2. Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until everything is well blended.
  3. 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.
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