Finger Paint Base

Prep: 10 min

Create vibrant, safe finger paints using simple pantry ingredients. Perfect for kids' art projects, this colorful activity encourages creativity with edible, washable colors.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 2 cups flour
  • food color or powdered paint
  • water

Instructions

  1. Mix sugar, cornstarch, and flour in a bowl.
  2. Add food coloring to water, then pour into the dry mixture and stir to reach desired consistency.
  3. Alternatively, add powdered paint directly to the dry mix, then add water and stir.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

210 kcal 10% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 3.2g 6% DV
Total Fat 0.3g
Carbs 47.8g 17% DV
Fiber 2g 7% DV
Sugar 0.1g

Electrolytes

Sodium 5.5mg
Potassium 89.3mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin C 9.1mg 10% DV
Calcium 12.8mg 1% DV
Iron 1.4mg 8% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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