Soap Flakes Finger Paint

Prep: 15 min

A fun and colorful finger paint using soap flakes and food coloring, perfect for creative kids' activities and safe for gentle cleaning purposes.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups dry laundry starch
  • water
  • food coloring
  • 1 quart boiling water
  • 1 1/2 cups soap flakes

Instructions

  1. Mix the dry laundry starch with enough cold water to make a smooth paste.
  2. Add boiling water to the starch mixture and stir until the solution becomes clear.
  3. Allow the mixture to cool, then add soap flakes and food coloring.
  4. Store the colored finger paint in an airtight container for future use.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

78 kcal 4% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 1.5g 3% DV
Total Fat 1g 1% DV
Carbs 15.6g 6% DV
Fiber 1.7g 6% DV
Sugar 1.8g 4% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 166.5mg 7% DV
Potassium 36.5mg 1% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Calcium 49.8mg 4% DV
Iron 1.1mg 6% DV
Diet fit Low-carb Under 400 cal Low-fat

Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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