Homemade Finger Paints For Children

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   Place the cornflour in a saucepan and mix to a smooth paste with a little of the water.

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   Add all of the remaining water, the soap flakes and the dettol or eucalyptus oil.

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   Heat and stir until the paint mixture thickens. Do not boil.

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   Pour into separate containers and add a different food colouring to each container. Cover with lids.

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   The paint will store in the refrigerator for a few days to a week.

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   NOTE: If you are worried about children eating the paint, do not add any dettol or eucalyptus oil. The paint will then only keep for a few days.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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