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Ingredients:
- 4 Teaspoons of Vegetable Shortening, Such as Crisco
- 2 Teaspoons of White Flour
- 5 Teaspoons of Cornstarch
- 8 Drops of Glycerine (available at drug stores)
- 1 Pack of Gel Food Coloring (available at grocery stores)
- Several Small Cups
- Cold Cream (to apply before painting)
- Cotton Swabs, Such as Q-Tips
- A Small Paint Brush
Directions:
- Mix the shortening, flour and cornstarch until it forms a thick
paste.
- Add the glycerine drops and stir until the mixture
is smooth and easily spread.
- Divide the mixture into several
small cups.
- Add the food coloring gel in small amounts to each
cup and mix until you get colors you like.
- To make
the paint easier to remove, smooth a little bit of cold cream
onto the child's cheek before applying the face paint.
- Use
a paint brush or cotton swab to paint on your design.
Note: Paint
is removable with soap and water.
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