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How To Make Finger Paints
RECIPE 1
Mix 1 1/2 cups starch with enough
cold water to make a paste. Slowly add 4 cups of boiling water,
stirring constantly. Cook until clear, avoiding too hot a fire.
While still warm, stir in 1 1/2 cups soap flakes. Add 2 tablespoons
glycerine. Add food coloring to portion which will be used immediately
and store the remainder in the refrigerator in a covered jar.
These paints work best on glazed
paper such as shelf paper.
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RECIPE 2
In a double boiler, mix 1 cup
cornstarch (or laundry starch) with enough cold water to form
a smooth, thin paste. Add 1 cup flaked soap chips and 1/2 cup
salt (which acts like preservative). Add 1 quart water and cook
until thick (increase amount of water if necessary). Beat with
an egg beater, and place mixture in empty baby food jars, adding
food colouring to each jar.
One teaspoon glycerine makes
mixture more pliable and easier on the hands. Vanilla or oil
of cloves can be added to mixture to create a nice smell. |
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RECIPE 3 (no cook)
Mix 6 tablespoons dry laundry
starch with just enough cold water to make mixture liquid and
smooth. Pour this mixture slowly into 1 quart boiling water,
stirring well until thick. Add a drop of oil of cloves and mix
again. Divide into portions (a muffin pan is a good holder) and
add food coloring. |
