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 BBS: The GWE BBS [ASV/CIN]
Date: 10-07-32 (19 19)             Number: 364
From: CHAT CAT #2 @5211*2          Refer#: NONE
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Subj: Play paints for kids           Conf: (37) Home Cooki
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FINGER PAINTING

For young children, prepare instant chocolate pudding and let them
do creative finger painting with no danger if some finds its way to
their mouths!


FINGERPAINT (NOT EDIBLE)

1/2 cup laundry starch
3/4 cup cold water
Blend together, add
2 cups hot water

Cook over medium heat until clear, add

1/2 cup mild soap flakes (Ivory) 1 envelope gelatin softened in
1/4 cup water Mix all well. Color with food coloring.


Title: Rainbow Finger Paints for Kids
1/2 C Cornstarch
3 C Cold Water, divided
    Food Coloring (red, yellow, green, blue)

In a large bowl, place cornstarch and blend in 1 cup water.  Add
remaining water.  Microwave on high 8-9 minutes or until thickened,
stirring every 2 minutes.  Pour 1/2 cup thickened mixture into each
of six small bowls.  Add desired food coloring.  Cool.


Title: Body Paints
WARNING:  Non-Edible
2 cups non-irritating baby shampoo
  powdered tempra paints

Divide the shampoo into two or more portions (depending on number
of children who will playing). Stir in enough tempra paints to
make a medium-density color. Outside: The children can smooth
this onto their bodies, lathering to make shapes and designs.
This comes off easily by running through the sprinklers.


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