This is an easy-peasy recipe for finger paint that is completely non-toxic, so you don't have to worry about icky chemicals on your little ones. It is also safe if they decide to taste it, though they probably won't want to do it again! ;)
Cornstarch Finger Paint
1/2 cup corn starch
1/4 cup sugar
2 cups cold water
Food coloring
Mix the cornstarch and sugar together, then slowly stir in the water and mix well. Put the mixture in a pot and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently for about 5 minutes, or until a gel-like texture develops. Separate the mixture into several smaller containers and add a few drops of food coloring to each container.
I used regular food coloring, but you can also try your hand at making your own! Here are some ideas I look forward to trying soon:
Red - Beet juice, cherry juice, raspberry juice, cranberry juice
Blue - blueberry juice
Yellow - dried turmeric
Green - Spinach water
I had so much fun making and playing with this finger paint... probably more than my son!
I made the paint before he went down for a nap, thinking it wouldn't be too hot by the time he woke up. Well, we ended up leaving the house shortly after the nap, which meant the paint was left in the bowls for several hours! They were covered in plastic wrap, so when we got home it wasn't hard to "bring them back to life" by adding a bit of warm water. Good to know so you can plan ahead!
The Finished Product!
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