Finger Paint

Total Time: 25 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 1 cup cold water
• 1 ounce unflavored gelatin
• 2 cups hot water
• liquid food coloring

Recipe

• 1 in a small bowl or measuring cup, mix the gelatin with 1/4 cup water -- set aside to soak.
• 2 put the cornstarch and 3/4 cup water in a small saucepan and stir until dissolved --
• 3 add the hot water and cook over medium heat (with parental help) stirring non-stop until the mixture begins to boil and looks clear.
• 4 remove from heat.blend in the softened gelatin.
• 5 then add the soap flakes and stir just until the paint is free of lumps.
• 6 set aside to cool.
• 7 then divide into 5 jars or cups.
• 8 add food coloring drop by drop until you get a color you like.
• 9 put an old shirt or smock to protect your clothes from becoming a canvas!
• 10 we like to take the paint outside, where it is not so important to get a little messy.