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Home-Made Finger Paint
How to Make Your Own Paint

By Sherri Osborn, About.com

Finger Paint Recipe

Finger Paint Recipe

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Tigger shares this recipe for making your own finger paint.

Materials Needed:

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 2 1/2 cups cold water
  • 2 cups boiling water
  • Food Coloring

 

Instructions:
Mix the 2 cups of flour with the 2 teaspoons of salt. Add the 2 1/2 cups of cold water; stir until smooth. Gradually add this mixture to the 2 cups of boiling water. Boil until the mixture becomes smooth and thick. Add the food coloring until you get the desired color.

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