Homemade Finger Paint?

[TwinMama]

Has anybody had any experience with homemade finger paint?

I was going to possibly try this recipe:

2 cups flour

2 teaspoons salt

2 1/2 cups cold water

2 cups boiling water

Food Coloring

Mix the 2 cups of flour with the 2 teaspoons of salt. Ad 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 food coloring, a little at a time, until you get the desired color. Once cooled you're ready to paint.

[Aussiedaycare]

I just use flour, water and food colouring. It looks great, the kids love the texture and it comes out really vibrant. My kiddo's are actually painting with some now - took me two minutes to make and hours of (messy) fun!

[Thriftylady]

I just use flour, water and food colouring. It looks great, the kids love the texture and it comes out really vibrant. My kiddo's are actually painting with some now - took me two minutes to make and hours of (messy) fun!

Does this stain clothing? I have two right now that have had a ton of school days, but I don't have any painting smocks yet.

[Aussiedaycare]

I have not had it stain clothing - I am assuming the food colouring you guys use over there is the same that I use? It does stain the hands until the nights bath but other than that I have had no issues and we play with it at least once a week. I have a 16 month old that literally paints himself from head to toe (so therefore getting hair, body, clothes and shoes) I strip him before coming inside bag the clothes and send home, mum washes them and she says it come straight off.

[Thriftylady]

Good to know thanks. Expecting another snow day tomorrow. We already have a two hour delay.

[Thriftylady]

Ok I whipped up some paint and we are painting now, if I put lids on this will it keep? I have honestly never made paint before!

[Aussiedaycare]

In my experience it will kelp for about four to five days. Give it a good stir before using again and you should have no issues. The painted product I tell parents to only keep for a week as it is basically a food product and I am worried about mold. I don't know if it would go moldy but I don't want to take the chance. If I want to keep a copy of the painting I either take a photo or scan it into my computer. HTH

[Aussiedaycare]

Oh and if you can work out how to post a photo (unlike me) I would love to see what you guys created!

[Thriftylady]

I could but they decided to paint coloring book pictures today not very creative I am afraid. But since we have been out of school all week due to snow and cold I am hoping we have school tomorrow. I so out of snow day activities luckily they are happy with Legos right now.