You can purchase finger-painting supplies
from any art store, but there is also
a simple home recipe.
Ingredients:
1 envelope gelatin (unflavored)
1 cup cold water
1/2 cup liquid laundry starch
2 cups hot water
1/2 cup soap flakes
food coloring
medium saucepan
mixing spoon
Mix gelatin and 1/4
cup of cold water in separate container.
In medium saucepan, combine 3/4 cup cold
water and starch. Add the hot water and
over medium heat bring to boil. Stir
constantly until completely thickened.
Remove from heat and stir in gelatin
mixture. Add soap and stir until completely
dissolved. Add food coloring until desired
color is achieved, but not more than
1 Tbsp. Store paints in covered containers.
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