Ways to Make Painting Even More Fun

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Shaving Cream Finger Paints
Chocolate Finger Paint
Painted Toast
Shiny Paint
Edible Finger Paints


SHAVING CREAM  FINGER  PAINTS

Use 1 can non-mentholated shaving soap
Powdered paint

  Spray a dollop of shaving cream on  paper, the kitchen table or counter.  Sprinkle with paint powder.  Be sure to dress the kids in washable paint shirts or aprons.  Keep soap out of eyes.  Not recommend for little ones who put everything in their mouths.


CHOCOLATE  FINGER  PAINT

1 (4 oz.) pkg. instant chocolate pudding & pie filling
2 c. cold milk

  Put pudding mix and milk in a medium size bowl.  Beat with electric mixer at low speed for two minutes.  Let set until it thickens.  Finger paint on white construction paper and let dry for several hours.


PAINTED  TOAST

White bread
Milk
Food colors
Small clean brushes
Paper cups
Toaster

  Divide small amounts of milk into paper cups and add a different color to each.  Using the clean brushes.  Let the children paint on their bread.  Teach them to paint gently so they don't tear the bread.  Do not let them get the bread too wet.  Let them drop into toaster and see what happens when it pops up!


SHINY  PAINT

1 part white glue
1 part liquid tempra

  Mix together and use right away or store in an air tight container.  Paint with brushes and allow to dry completely before touching.  Wash brushes before they dry.


EDIBLE  FINGER  PAINTS

  Mix baby rice cereal with water and good coloring or use instant pudding or cooked cereals with coloring.
 

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