Homemade Finger Paint

My daughter and her family were visiting us last week. We enjoyed many fun activities and one day I decided that we would try making some homemade finger paint. I was surprised at how easy this project was. In no time at all we were having fun with finger paints!

Using ordinary kitchen ingredients I had on hand, we easily made an assortment of inexpensive finger paints. My granddaughter was thrilled with the activity.

Homemade Finger Paint

Ingredients needed:

2 Tbsp sugar
1/3 cup cornstarch
2 cups cold water
¼ cup clear dishwashing liquid
Food coloring
Small containers with lids

Directions:

Combine the sugar and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Add the water and stir until all the lumps dissolve. Cook over very low heat, stirring constantly.

Continue to cook and stir until the mixture becomes clear and thick like gelatin. Remove from heat and cool to room temperature.

Add the dishwashing liquid to the mixture.

Spoon a small quantity into each container and add a few drops of food coloring to create the desired color.

Get out some paper and let the fun begin!

Note: Because these finger paints contain a generous amount of dish washing liquid they are not appropriate for toddlers or children that put things in their mouth.