Poster Paint

Prep: 10 min Cook: 10 min

Create vibrant, washable poster paints with simple ingredients, perfect for kids' art projects and classroom activities, offering bright colors and easy customization.

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 1/2 cup soap flakes or detergent
  • 1 cup cold water
  • 2 cups hot water
  • food coloring or all-purpose dye or tempera paint

Instructions

  1. Combine cornstarch with 3/4 cup cold water in a saucepan.
  2. Soak gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water until softened.
  3. Stir hot water into the cornstarch mixture and cook over medium heat until the mixture boils clear.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in the soaked gelatin and soap flakes or detergent.
  5. Pour the mixture into jars for different colors.
  6. Add food coloring, all-purpose dye, or tempera paint to each jar to create various colors.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

109 kcal 5% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 0.6g 1% DV
Total Fat 0.1g
Carbs 25.8g 9% DV
Fiber 0.9g 3% DV
Sugar 0g

Electrolytes

Sodium 3.3mg
Potassium 20mg

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 23mg 2% DV
Iron 0.3mg 1% DV

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

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