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March 8, 2018

Homemade Finger Paint That IS Safe To Eat!

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Making homemade finger paint is SUPER quick and easy. You’ll only need a few ingredients to make this paint and you probably already have these items in kitchen.

finger painting recipe for kids

Homemade Finger Paint

My 2 year old likes to stick anything and everything straight into his mouth. That’s pretty typical for a toddler. So with that in mind I like to find activities for him that don’t require a call to the poison control center. When I can make something at home and know exactly what’s in it, that really puts my mind at ease. Finger painting is such a fun activity for toddlers. But honestly, I have no clue what kind of ingredients are in store bought finger paints. That’s why I like to make my own.

colorful homemade finger paints recipe

How Do You Make Edible Finger Paint

To make edible finger paint you will need a few ingredients. These include corn starch, water, salt, sugar and food coloring. Simple and easy! Now this isn’t a recipe that you will want your kids to eat but if they do happen to swallow the finger paint, it’s not a big deal. They may not like the taste but these ingredients are not going to hurt them.edible finger paint for toddlers

  • 1/2 Cup Corn Starch
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 3 TBSP Sugar
  • Food Coloring

Mix all ingredients into a small sauce pan. Heat on low to medium heat stirring occasionally. Once the mixture starts to thicken (about 10 minutes) remove from heat. It will look like the consistency of pudding.

finger painting recipe

Cool the mixture and pour into individual containers. Mix in your desired colors.

mixing homemade finger paints

Finger Painting Is Fun

I’m not going to lie, finger painting is messy but it’s so much fun for toddlers. This is a great activity to introduce colors and get your child excited about art. With this paint recipe they can use their fingers and hands to paint a picture or a paint brush. My son goes back in forth using his fingers and a brush. He gets so excited seeing the colors appear on his paper.

homemade finger paint recipe

This finger paint is thicker than the store bough paint so it does take a little longer to dry. But I love that it doesn’t run as bad as the thinner paint. This makes for an easier cleanup.

colorful paints for kids

Printable Finger Paint Recipe

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Edible Finger Paints
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
 
Servings: 6 Colors
Author: Mellisa Swigart
Ingredients
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 1/2 Cup Corn Starch
  • 3 tbsp Sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • Food Coloring
Instructions
  1. In a small Sauce pan mix together all of the ingredients. 

  2. On low heat, heat up the ingredients. Stir occasionally. 

  3. Once thickened remove from heat and cool. 

  4. Separate the mixture into 6 different containers. 

  5. Add food coloring (different colors to each container) and mix well. 

  6. Have Fun! 

Recipe Notes

Place a lid on the finger paints and place in the fridge when done. 

Paint will last for up to a week in the fridge. 

 

taste safe finger paints

Why Finger Painting Is Important

There are so many benefits to finger painting. I know it may seem silly, but finger painting can be a great activity for a young child’s development. Finger painting is more than just a fun activity, it encourages the use of all 5 senses. Seeing, hearing, touching, tasting (with edible paint) and smelling. It’s also a great tool  for hand-eye coordination. It also allows kids to start using their imaginations.

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