Easy Finger Paint
Unleash your child’s creativity with this quick and fun recipe for Easy Finger Paint! Made with simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, salt, and vegetable oil, this DIY finger paint is not only budget-friendly but also completely safe for kids. Customize the vibrant colors with food coloring to inspire endless artistic possibilities. With just 5 minutes of prep and cook time, you’ll have a smooth, non-toxic paint base ready to use. Perfect for toddlers and young kids, this washable finger paint is ideal for arts and crafts projects, sensory play, or rainy day activities. Keep it fresh in airtight containers, and enjoy up to a week of mess-free creativity!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups All-purpose flour
- 3 cups Cold water
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- 2 tablespoons Vegetable oil
- 0 as needed Food coloring
- 0 for storage Small airtight containers
Directions
Step 1
In a medium saucepan, combine the all-purpose flour, salt, and 2 cups of cold water. Whisk until smooth and no lumps remain.
Step 2
Place the saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens into a smooth paste-like consistency. This should take about 4-5 minutes.
Step 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vegetable oil. Let the mixture cool to room temperature.
Step 4
Once cooled, divide the paint base evenly among small airtight containers, depending on how many colors you want to create.
Step 5
Add a few drops of food coloring to each container and mix thoroughly until the color is uniform. Adjust the intensity of the color by adding more food coloring if desired.
Step 6
Seal the containers tightly to store. The finger paint can be kept for up to a week in the refrigerator. Stir before each use.
Step 7
Use the finger paint on paper or other safe surfaces, and let your kids enjoy their creative time!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (1098g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1097.6 |
| Total Fat 28.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 4.1g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 16.8g | |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7110.5mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 183.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 6.5g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 0.5g | |
| Protein 24.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 62.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 11.1mg | 0% |
| Potassium 257.3mg | 0% |
Source of Calories