EASY FINGER PAINT
You can finger paint anytime with this simple recipe. |
 Put 1 cup liquid laundry starch in a bowl. |
Then mix in 3 tablespoons of tempera paint. |
Variation: Instead of liquid starch use clear liquid detergent.
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CORN SYRUP FINGER PAINT
This glossy finger paint is sure to become a favorite. You will need a heavy finger painting or freezer wrap paper for this activity. |
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Put a spoonful of corn syrup on each child’s paper. |
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Then squeeze one or two drops of food coloring onto the corn syrup. |
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Let your children use their fingers to mix the color into the corn syrup. |
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Then make designs all over their papers. |
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FLOUR FINGER PAINT
This finger paint has a wonderfully thick texture and makes great finger paintings.
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Combine 2 cups flour and 4 cups of water in a microwave-safe bowl. |
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Heat in the microwave for 3 to 4 minutes, or until thickened, making sure to stir the mixture every 30 seconds. (Or cook in a saucepan over low heat until thickened.) |
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Add a pinch of salt. |
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Mix in food coloring or tempera paint until finger paint is the desired color. |
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Cool and store in a covered container in the refrigerator.
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CORNSTARCH FINGER PAINT
This finger paint has a smooth, thick texture and dries to an opaque finish. You will need:
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3 tablespoons sugar |
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½ cup cornstarch |
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2 cups cold water |
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6 drops liquid dishwashing soap. |
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12 drops of food coloring |
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Mix sugar, cornstarch, and water together in a microwave-safe bowl. |
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Heat in the microwave for about 3 minutes, or until thickened, making sure to stir the mixture every 30 seconds. (Or place ingredients in a saucepan to stir over low heat until thickened.) |
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Stir in liquid dishwashing soap and food coloring. |
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Cool and store in an airtight container. |
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PLAY DOUGH FINGER PAINT
Here is a way to turn old play dough into finger paint.
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Put play dough in a bowl and add enough water to make it runny. |
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Place a glob of this mixture on each child’s finger painting paper. |
Variation: |
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Drain water table. |
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Place play dough in the table. |
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Add some water and let your children mix it into a paint consistency. |
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Let children make designs in the paint. |
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Then using a piece of finger painting paper, have children make a print of their design by laying the paper on top of the design and pressing their hand across the back of the paper.
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CHOCOLATE PUDDING FINGER PAINT
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Mix instant chocolate pudding according to the directions. |
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Place a glob of pudding on a piece of white finger painting paper and let your child finger paint with the pudding. |
Variation: Cut your paper to fit inside a cookie sheet with sides, to contain the mess.
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