Make Your Own Finger Paints

What You Need:

1 envelope of unflavored gelatin

2 1/2 cups of cold water

1 cup of cornstarch

1/2 cup of soap flakes

2 drops each of four shades of icing color paste, available at craft and baking supply stores.

In a small bowl, sprinkle the gelatin over 1/2 cup of the water and mix until dissolved.

Combine the cornstarch, soap flakes and remaining 2 cups of water in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the gelatin mixture to the saucepan, stirring until it becomes thick.

Remove the pan from the heat and strain the mixture into four containers. Cool for an hour, and then add a different shade of icing color paste to each container. Fold in color until thoroughly mixed. Note: undiluted color paste will stain hands and clothing so don't let the kids play with it until it is mixed into the paint mixture!

Store paints in the refrigerator when not in use.

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