Today we had fun with finger paints (or Jude's way would be hand paints). I searched on-line for an easy make-it-yourself recipe and found this one. As you can see it was a big hit and turned into a bit of chaos that ended in middle of the day baths...this was definitely a craft time that required no clothes.Here's the recipe:
Mix together 2 tablespoons of sugar and 1/3 cup of cornstarch in a small pan, then slowly add 2 cups of cold water.
• Cook over low heat, stirring until the mixture becomes a smooth, almost clear gel (about 15-20 minutes).
• When it's cool, stir in 1/4 cup dishwashing liquid.
• Scoop equal amounts of the mixture into containers and stir in food coloring (or, for even more vibrant colors, use food coloring paste).
• Cook over low heat, stirring until the mixture becomes a smooth, almost clear gel (about 15-20 minutes).
• When it's cool, stir in 1/4 cup dishwashing liquid.
• Scoop equal amounts of the mixture into containers and stir in food coloring (or, for even more vibrant colors, use food coloring paste).
It even suggests using it in the bathtub since it has soap in it...but that's a little too out of control for me. It can be stored for up to a week...except there wasn't much left when Jude and Ethan were done with their masterpieces.
3 comments:
The colors are so bright. I am sure the boys enjoyed their art time. Welcome home! Mom H
That looks like fun. If it has soap already in it, then technically they can't make a mess, right? HA!
Tara
Erin- you're such a great mom! Those fingerpaints look like so much fun.
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