Homemade Finger Paints

Soak 1 envelope of unflavoared gelatin in 1/4 cup warm water. Set aside.

Stir together 1/2 cup cornstarch 3 tablespoons sugar in a saucepan and gradually stir in: 2 cups water Cook and stir over low heat until blended.

Remove from heat and add softened gelatin. Divide mixture into individual containers for each color you want.

For each color, add a drop of liquid detergent first, and then add food coloring a drop at a time.

This will keep for several weeks in fridge.

* * * * * * * * * * * * Every day may not be good, but there's something good in every day!

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