Liquid Starch Finger paint

• 1/4 cup liquid laundry starch
• 2 drops food coloring
• or 1 tsp. tempera paint

Mix ingredients in small plastic bowl until blended.

Cornstarch Finger paint

• 3 tbsps. sugar
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 2 cups cold water
• Food coloring
• Soap flakes
• or liquid dishwashing soap

Mix sugar and cornstarch in medium saucepan over low heat. Add cold water and stir until mixture is thick. Remove from heat. Divide into four or five portions (in muffin tins or cups). Add a drop or two of food coloring to each portion and a pinch of soap flakes or soap. Stir and let cool. Store in airtight container.

Flour Finger Paint

• 1 cup flour
• 2 tbsp salt
• 1 1/4 cup hot water
• 1 1/2 cup cold water
• Food coloring
• or tempera paint

Put flour and salt in a saucepan and  add cold water. Beat with a whisk or rotary beater until smooth. Add hot water and boil until mixture is thick. Beat until smooth. Keep in refrigerator and add food coloring as needed.

Laundry Starch Finger Paint

• 1 cup laundry starch dissolved in cold water
• 1 qt boiling water
• 1 cup pure white soap flakes or powder
• Food coloring or poster paint