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How To Make Bath Finger Paints

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Painting in the bath tub isn't just fun, it's good, clean fun! Make finger paints for the bath for your twins/multiples.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 15 minutes

Here's How:

  1. Add one envelope of unflavored gelatin to 1/4 cup hot water. Stir to dissolve gelatin.
  2. Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, in a saucepan, mix together 3 tablespoons of sugar, 1/2 cup of cornstarch, and 1 3/4 cups of cold water. Stir well.
  4. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until thickened.
  5. Remove from heat and stir in the gelatin mixture.
  6. Add 1/4 cup of liquid dishwashing soap.
  7. Stir and let cool.
  8. Divide mixture into portions and tint with drops of food coloring.

Tips:

  1. Test bath paint carefully before use to avoid skin allergies and stains on bathroom fixtures.
  2. Bath paint may leave a residue but should clean up easily with mild bathroom cleaner.

What You Need

  • small mixing bowl
  • 1 env. unflavored gelatin
  • 1/4 cup hot water
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch

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