Finger Painting Fun

Who doesn't love getting messy with your hands.  Also what child doesn't love getting messy with ANYTHING.

Let your child express themselves with this fun and easy craft idea.

What you will need:

Newspaper/Garbage Bag to cover surface

Apron, smock, or old oversize shirt - something to keep your child somewhat clean (doesn't really work but they still love to wear it)

Paper for painting on.

• Suggestions: Water-resistant paper, including shiny finger painting paper, drawer liner paper, waterproof wallpaper, smooth finished cardboard, the back of a plastic tray

Paint Method - these are some options for paint mixtures, though you can use just normal paint as well.

Finger paint #1

  1 to 3 tablespoons liquid starch

  1 tablespoon tempera paint (various colours) Spread liquid starch (instead of water) on finger-painting surface. Add tempera paint.

Finger paint #2

  4 cups cold water

  1 cup cornstarch

  1 teaspoon tempera paint or food coloring (various colours)  Mix water and cornstarch; cook over medium heat until thick, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add paint or food coloring, or divide the mixture into three parts and add three different colors.

Finger paint #3

  Tempera Paint (various colours)

Finger Painting is one of the best forms of expression for children when they are young.  it allows them to use their body to express themselves with colours and show emotion that they may not be able to express yet.  a little mess never hurt anyone, and allowing a large surface for your child to paint will be well worth it to you and to them.

Time to get dirty.

Marianne's - there's like 5 layers of paint!

i thought i'd join in the fun, there's some
baby prints in there somewhere