Fingerpaints
Cooked Fingerpaint
1/2 cup corn starch
1 quart boiling water
1/2 cup talc
1/2 cup soap flakes
Dry tempera
Moisten starch with cold water. Add boiling water and cook, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and stir vigorously. Add talc and flakes. Beat with egg beater. Cool. Add tempera for color.
Liquid Starch Paint
Put one or two tablespoons of liquid starch on paper. Add a spoonful of dry tempera and mix.
Soap Flakes Fingerpaint
1 cup soap flakes
1/2 cup water
Dry tempera or food coloring
Whip flakes and water until thick and smooth. Stir in color if desired. Use a blob on slick-finished paper.
Paints
Clean Paint
Liquid dishwashing detergent
Tempera or food coloring
Water
Mix together. The detergent helps prevent stains and makes clean-up easier.
Face Paint
1 tsp.. cornstarch
1/2 tsp.. cold cream
1/2 tsp.. water
Food coloring
Blend together cornstarch and cold cream. Add water and stir. Add drops of food coloring until you reach the desired color. Mix until well blended. Store in an airtight container.
Face Paint 2
2 tsp.. shortening
2 1/2 tsp.. cornstarch
1 teaspoon white flour
3-4 drops glycerin
Food coloring
Cold cream
Cotton swabs
Mix the shortening, cornstarch and flour until it forms a paste. Add the glycerin and continue to stir until the mixture becomes smooth and spreadable. Add food coloring one drop at a time until you get the desired color. Wash face before painting. Use cotton swabs to create simple designs such as a sun, heart, or flower. Face paint washes off with soap and water.
