Edible Finger Paint

To make this clear before I begin, just because I call it "edible" finger paints, doesn't mean sit down at the table with a spoon and have at it.  I don't want to use the term "non-toxic" because some of those ingredients in that "non-toxic" finger paint you can buy at the store make me quiver just thinking about my sweet princess having a taste when my back is turned.  The ingredients in this finger paint are very simple and can all be found in your kitchen.  Now grab yourself some granulated sugar, corn flour, water, and food coloring and let the fun begin.

1.) In a pot mix about 1/4 cup of sugar with 1/4 cup of white corn flour.  I highly recommend using white corn flour since the yellow won't give you the same vibrant color when you add the food coloring.  Also keep in mind, corn FLOUR is ground finer than corn MEAL so be sure you have corn flour or else you will be wondering where you went wrong once you have your finished product.

2.) Add a splash of water at a time over medium heat until you have a paste like consistency.  Remember, if you add too much water just throw in a bit more corn flour. 

3.) Once you have the perfect consistency for your finger paint pour it into whatever container you wish to hold the paint in, keep in mind your mixture is slightly warm.  I like to use glass baby food jars that way I always have the lid to cover them up afterwards and not have to worry about it spilling everywhere.  I usually don't store the paint for more than 24 hours, not saying you can't, I've just never had leftovers to try it out.

4.) Once you have the paint separated in the containers, squeeze in about 4 drops of food coloring.  I find using a plastic knife works best to stir the paint with since you can just throw it away afterwards.  Be careful not to add too much food coloring because you wouldn't want your child walking around with brightly colored hands while other parents give you looks out of the corner of their eyes wondering when the last time you bathed your child was.

You then will have your final product.....Edible Finger Paint!