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.
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.