Ingredients for homemade finger paint:
1/2 cup non-self-rising flour
2 cups water
1 tablespoon glycerin
1 tsp borax to preserve
small screw-top jars
food coloring or poster paints
1.In a saucepan, mix flour with a
1/2 cup of water to form a paste.
2.Add the rest of the water and
cook over low heat until thick and clear, stirring
constantly.
3.Let cool. Add glycerin and
borax. If mixture is too thick and does not spread
easily, add a little more water. Divide and pour
into small, screw-top jars (baby jars are great for
this). Add food coloring or poster paints to tint.
This paint keeps for a long time
if stored in airtight containers.
Please note: Borax is toxic if
eaten. If you have a child that may eat finger
paint, you can use lemon extract as a preservative
instead, or omit the preservative and make just
enough for one use.
Kim's note: I have made lots of
paste recipes that came out disgusting. This one
seems to work nicely. If you really like to make
your own art supplies, check out Recipes for Arts
and Crafts Materials by Helen Sattler. This is an
older book that is still in print.
Contributed By Kim Tilley
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