Homemade Finger Paints

by Angela
(Hampshire)

I used to work with children every day and I think it is important to know exactly what is in the products I give them to play with especially when half of it ends up in their mouths.

These homemade finger paints are not only incredibly cheap and very easy to make, but they give the kids hours of fun. Plus you probably have all the ingredients in the cupboard already, so why not have a go at making some homemade finger paints for your little ones.


This recipe makes at least six cups of paint.

Things you will need
2 cups of flour
2 teaspoons of salt
2 1/2 cups of cold water
2 cups of boiling water
Food Coloring


Instructions:
Mix the flour and salt together. Add the cold water (2 1/2 cups) and stir until nice and smooth.

Pour the 2 cups of boiling water into a sauce pan and gradually stir in the flour mixture.

Whilst stirring continuously bring the mixture back to boiling point and then simmer (still stirring) until thick and smooth.

If the mixture has become to lumpy, give it a quick blast with a whisk or push it through a sieve.

Divide the mix into individual pots then add the food coloring to your required color.