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FINGER PAINTS


1/2 c. cornstarch

2 c. hot water

Food coloring

1 c. cold water

1/2 c. soap flakes or detergent

1 env. Knox gelatin

Combine cornstarch and 3/4 cup cold water. Soak gelatin in remaining cold water. Stir hot water slowly into cornstarch mixture. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture boils and is clear. Remove from heat, blend in softened gelatin. Stir in soap flakes or detergent until dissolved. Cool mixture, then divide into ajar for each color. Stir food color into mixture in each jar. Cover jars to store. Use a coated paper such as shelf paper.