Make art on a budget! The kids will have a blast making their own finger paints!
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You Will Need
- 1/2 c. cornstarch
- 1/2 tsp. salt
- 2 c. cold water
- Food coloring
- 1 medium saucepan
- Mini storage bowls with lids
- 1 tbsp. glycerin
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Step 1
Mix ingredients in the saucepan
Mix cornstarch, salt, and water in the saucepan.
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Tip
Add glycerin to make the paints shiny.
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Step 2
Heat mixture on low
Cook on low for 10 to 15 minutes and continue stirring until the mixture becomes smooth and thick.
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Step 3
Remove from heat
Remove mixture from heat after it has reached the desired consistency. Set it aside and let it cool.
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Step 4
Divide the mixture
Divide the mixture into storage bowls.
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Step 5
Add color to each bowl
Add food coloring and stir to create your desired shade. Keep leftover paint by covering with a tight-fitting lid.
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Fact
Finger paints were invented by an American educator in 1931.
