Homemade Finger Paint

Homemade finger paint is super easy and is made from ingredients you will already have at home (hopefully!). Here are a couple of really easy recipes:

Basic Cornflour Finger Paint

• 1/2�cup of cornflour
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 cup of cold water
• food colouring of your choice

This is great kids activity!!� Mix the above ingredients in a saucepan and stir over low heat whilst whisking until the mixture thickens.� Let it cool, pour into an airtight container or ziplock bag.

Toxic free and doesn’t matter if the kids eat a bit! �It can be a little gluggy, but all the more fun for squishing!

Corn Syrup Basic Finger Paint

• 1/4 cup corn syrup
• food colouring of your choice

Mix well and use accordingly. �This paint can be a bit sticky, but it does paint beautifully well.

Recipe Hints and Tips:

• You can store your finger paint in the fridge in an airtight container, jar or ziplock bag for up to a week.
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