One

Things You’ll Need:

* 1/2 cup cornstarch
* 3 Tbsp. sugar
* 1/2 tsp. salt
* 2 cups cold water
* food coloring
* Medium saucepan
* Spoon
* Storage containers, baby food jars, or ice cube trays

Gather all of the ingredients, pan, and spoon.

Two

Measure out and mix the cornstarch, sugar, salt, and cold water together in the pan.

Three

Cook and Stir over low heat for 10-15 minutes.

Four

Keep stirring the mixture until it is smooth and and has a thick consistency.

Five

When the finger paint has thickened take the pan off the stove and let the mixture cool.

Six

Separate the finger paint mixture into an ice cube tray, baby food jars , or other storage containers.

Seven

Add a few drops of food coloring to each container to create the desired amount of colors you would like.

Eight

Stir each section of paint to the desired color.

Nine

Give to children to enjoy! Let their creativity flow!