By: Fran Mcgee




      Title: Fun Finger Paints
 Categories: Tightwad, Kids, Crafts
      Yield: 1 servings

      1 pk Unflavored gelatin
    1/2 c  Cornstarch
      3 tb Sugar
      2 c  Cold water
           Food coloring or tempera
      1 tb Dishwashing liquid or soft
           -soap
           White paper

  Soak gelatin in 1/4 cup warm water and put aside.

  In a medium saucepan, combine cornstarch and sugar, gradually add
  water, and cook slowly over low heat, stirring constantly, for 5
  minutes, or until well blended.

  Remove from heat and add the softened gelatin.  Divide mixture into
  separate containers for each color.

  For each color, first add a drop or two of liquid  detergent and then
  the coloring, drop by drop, until you've achieved a shade you like.
  Food coloring is best for this.

  Store paint in the refrigerator forup to 6 weeks.

  To Use:
  :       Allow children plenty of paper to draw on.  The glossy side of
  freezer wrap is good, as is plain white shelfpaper.  Spread the paper
  out onto a hard durable waterproof surface.
  :       have clean water and small sponges handy and begin by wetting
  the paper, running the dmpened sponge from teh middle fo the paper
  out to the edges a few times until the paper is totally wet.  Keep it
  wet as the kids work, and only let it dry when you are sure the
  painting is done.

  Hint:
  :       If you would like to make sure the paints remain usable for a
  long time in storage, add a few drops of glycerin to the mixture when
  you add the detergent.

  Yield: 20 oz