This homemade fingerpaint is super easy to make and the smooth fluffy texture is perfect for sensory play activity. It calls for soap flakes commonly used for laundry which gives it an amazing smell as well.
Setting up for fun.
Whenever possible it is a good idea to have your child help with making their own art supplies. Even the process of making this homemade finger paint can be a fun learning experience. So if you would like to have your child help with the mixing process make sure to premeasure all the ingredients before starting to avoid any large spills. If you have an older child they can help with the premeasuring process. I have an 11 year old a preschool age child and a toddler at home right now. I like to have my 11 year old help measure things when cooking or crafting.
Mixing the paint.
Add in the water first stir a little and the add in the liquid starch. mix until the flakes are dissolved, you may need to add a little more water to fully dissolve the flakes depending on the size of the flakes. I like to leave them a little un dissolved to add a little lumpy texture the the fingerpaint. It’s fun to squish the small soap flakes while painting. We started mixing with a spoon and the switched to a whisk to get it a little fluffier.
Adding some color!
Divide the white finger paint into smaller bowls and add food coloring to each bowl to create any color you like. I like to do Two primary colors and the color they make when mixed. So we did blue, yellow, and green, but you can do any combination you want. you can also leave the paint white and have your child paint on a darker colored construction paper.
Or you can have your child paint directly on a washable surface, or put the paint into a sensory bin to play with. Lots of fun options with this project.
What you will need
- soap flakes or laundry soap flakes
- liquid starch
- water
- medium mixing bowl
- spoon or wisk for stiring
- smaller bowls for dividing out colors
- food coloring
Fluffy Smooth Homemade Fingerpaint
Equipment
- 1 Medium mixing bowl
- 1 Spoon or wisk
- 3 or more Small bowls for dividing colors
- Measuring cups
Materials
- 1 cup Soap flakes or laundry flakes
- 1/2 cup Liquid starch
- 1/2 cup Water
- Food coloring
Instructions
- If you want your child to help make this finger paint with you premeasure the ingredients.
- Add the soap flakes, starch and water to a medium mixing bowl.
- Mix with spoon or wisk until it becomes fluffy and smooth. If there are still soap flakes you can a little more water and keep stirring. I like to leave them a little undissolved to give it a fun texture.
- Divide into smaller bowls and mix in food coloring.
- Give your child paper to paint on or let them paint on any washable surface.
- Have fun painting with the children in your life, they are only little for a little while.
Notes
- This homemade finger paint is best for children who are no longer putting things in their mouth. Soap and liquid starch should not be swallowed.
- Could cause irritation if it gets in eyes so be careful, don’t let children fling it around.
- Please check the warning labels on all products before giving them to your children. If the product does not have a warning label, look at the products website for instructions on what to do if products are swallowed or in eyes.
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