FINGER PAINT RECIPE
Fingerpainting is down right fun. It doesn't matter how old you are - everyone enjoys finger painting. It is the perfect craft for toddlers and preschoolers. It is a wonderful way to let your children explore art while increasing their sensory perception. Here are lots of finger paint fun to get your kid's artistic juices flowing!
Kool-Aid Finger Paint
- 2 cups flour
- 2 packs unsweeted kool-aid
- 1/2 cup salt
- 3 cups boiling water
- 3T. oil
Mix wet into dry. The kids love the colors.
Jell-O Finger Paint
Any kind of flavored Jell-O
Enough boiling water to make it a good consistency for finger-paint.
Use you normal finger-painting material or glossy paper. Kids love the smell and the feel of it.
FINGER PAINT I
- 2 Cups Flour
- 2 tsp. Salt
- 2 1/2 Cups Cold water
- 2 Cups Boiling wate
- Food coloring
Mix flour with salt. Add cold water. Stir until smooth. Gradually add this mixture to boiling water. Boil until smooth and thick. Add food coloring, then stir until smooth.
FINGER PAINT II
- 1 Cup Flour
- 1 Cup Cold water + 3 Cups Cold water
- Food coloring
In large saucepan combine flour and cold water. Stir till smooth. Add 3 cups additional cold water. Cook and stir over medium heat till mixture thickens and bubbles. Reduce heat. Cook and stir 1 minute more. Remove from heat and pour into three bowls. Use food coloring to tint desired colors. Cover with plastic wrap, and let cool. Paint!
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