Finger Paint

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Makes ¾ cup of each color.

Ingredients:

• 1 Envelope of Unflavored Powdered Gelatin
• 1 Cup of Cornstarch
• ½ Cups of Soap Flakes
• 2½ Cups of Cold Water
• A Pea-Sized Amount of 4 Colors of Food Coloring Paste (available at most baking supply and large craft stores)
• 1 Small Mixing Bowl
• 1 Wooden Paint Stirrer or a Spoon for Mixing
• 1 Saucepan
• A Fine-Mesh Strainer
• 4 8-Ounce Containers

Directions:

1. Pour a ½ cup of water into a small mixing bowl.
2. Sprinkle the gelatin powder over the water and stir until the gelatin dissolves.
3. Combine the soap flakes, cornstarch and remaining 2 cups of water in a saucepan.
4. Stir in the dissolved gelatin mixture.
5. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture becomes thick.
6. Remove the mixture from heat and strain equal parts into the 4 8-ounce containers.
7. Cool the mixture for at least 1 hour.
8. Use the food coloring paste to make a different color in each container, stirring each until well mixed.
   

Note: The undiluted food coloring paste is very concentrated and can easily stain hands or clothing.