Scented Finger Paint

 
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This is the easiest recipe and engages kids (and parents too) for the longest time! Win win! -Katie Weber

INGREDIENTS/SUPPLIES

2 cups cold water

1 heaping tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder

Small bottles or jars for storages

Food coloring (we love this natural option: https://amzn.to/3sFwJMQ)

Essential oils - you can choose a different one for each color to make it fun

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Pour cold water and cornstarch/arrowroot power in a medium size pot and heat over medium, stirring often, until mixture thickens.

  2. Remove from burner, and let cool.

  3. Pour the mixture into bottles, and add a different color of food coloring to each bottle, stir until you achieve your desired shade.

  4. Add 3-5 drops of essential oil to each bottle of paint, and stir.

Bonus step: An extra activity that kids can get involved in is color coding the paint with the oil label. For example, lemon oil could go in the yellow paint, stress away in green paint, etc.

Have you ever made your own paint before? Have fun!

 
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