How to Make Edible Finger Paints

Fun with finger paints

Fun and food might be kids' favorite things, but seldom do they go together. Edible finger paints offer that rare chance of being able to tell your kids to go ahead and play with their food.

Things You'll Need

• 3 tablespoons sugar
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 2 cups cold water
• Food coloring

Instructions

1. Mix the sugar and cornstarch in a pan over medium heat. Slowly whisk in the cold water.

2. Cook until it reaches cake batter consistency. It will thicken upon standing so keep this in mind for the consistency. Remove from the heat and let cool.

3. Pour into separate containers and add a few drops of food coloring. Mix and add more color, depending on your preference.

Tips & Warnings

• At first the paint will be a nice, smooth consistency, but over time it will thicken and become goopier. There's nothing wrong with this, it will just be thicker.

References

• The Imagination Tree: Homemade Edible Finger Paint