Corinne loves to scribble, but she also loves to eat crayons. 🙁 She loves to paint, but she also loves to eat paint. Also, 🙁 . Corinne is still at an age where she puts everything, and I mean EVERYTHING, into her mouth. So, having her sit down for art-time can be somewhat of a challenge. My solution? Edible finger paint. Click here for my other edible finger paint recipe.
The recipe is as follows:
Edible Finger Paint (for each color) 2 Tbs. corn starch 4 Tbs. water food coloring as desired Combine and mix well.
Because this edible paint is made up of cornstarch, it will require remixing during the painting process. But, as you can see below why it was important to be that the paint be not just non-toxic, but truly edible.
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I am Sarah, an educator turned stay-at-home mama of five! I am the owner and creator of Stay At Home Educator, a website about intentional teaching and purposeful learning in the early childhood years. I’ve taught range of levels, including preschool and college, and a little bit of just about everything in between. Right now, my focus is teaching my children and running a preschool from my home. Credentials include: Bachelors in Art, Masters in Curriculum and Instruction
maggy, red ted art says
August 13, 2012 at 6:29 amOh my, look at that baby get stuck in! Hilarious. Thank goodness the paints are edible!!!
Thank you for sharing on Kids Get Crafty!
Maggy
Susie Earning-My-Cape says
August 16, 2012 at 9:31 pmCute!!! I love this! I didn’t know it would be so simple! Gonna have to try it!
Thanks for sharing with my Super Link Party! 🙂
Sarah @ Nature's Nurture says
August 17, 2012 at 4:10 amOh my goodness, that looks exactly like what my kid would be doing LOL! Thanks for sharing! Found you at the Super Link party and I’m pinning this! 🙂
Capri + 3--Theresa says
August 17, 2012 at 11:14 amThat looks like a great recipe. I will have to try it. I love the photos of ‘face paint.’ Thank you for sharing this post on Artsy Play Wednesday on Capri + 3.
: 0 ) Theresa
Stefani says
August 17, 2012 at 5:14 pmI love those pictures! 🙂 Can’t wait to try this with my boys – thanks so much for sharing.
Trisha @ Inspiration Laboratories says
August 18, 2012 at 9:18 amWe’ll have to try this one. My son likes to paint his face, so this would be a good paint for that. Thanks for sharing at the Sunday Showcase!
Nicky says
August 18, 2012 at 7:07 pmanother one is sweet or unsweetened condensed milk 🙂
Deb @ Living Montessori Now says
August 18, 2012 at 11:22 pmGreat idea … definitely important for babies who like to paint! I featured your post at the Living Montessori Now Facebook page and pinned it to my Playdough & Craft Recipes Board at http://pinterest.com/debchitwood/playdough-craft-recipes/
Charlene says
August 19, 2012 at 4:03 pmLooks like fun, btw, I’m sharing this on Hey Mom, Look What I Did at Adventures In Mommy Land…thanks for sharing, hope to see you again soon!
Tulip says
August 21, 2012 at 2:22 pmOh man! She must be a good eater. Thanks for sharing at Mom’s Library!
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Thanks, Kelli
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megan says
November 12, 2012 at 6:57 pmGreat idea! However, how do you get the food color stains off the kid afterwards?
Sarah says
November 14, 2012 at 1:23 pmI haven’t had any trouble with it. Sorry I can’t be of more help.
Leslie says
January 15, 2013 at 8:40 pmThanks so much for this recipe! We tried it out and had lots of fun. I also posted it on my blog (http://www.pinkstripeysocks.com/2013/01/how-to-make-cornstarch-toddler-paint.html)
Heather says
February 15, 2013 at 8:26 amWe loved it! Though the blue stained my hand when I spilt it during mixing, so it was dumped down the sink before baby got it. Used the neon food coloring and the rest were non-staining. Clean up was a breeze!!
Ashley says
March 2, 2013 at 8:38 amDoes this dry as normal paint would?
Sarah says
March 4, 2013 at 2:19 pmNot exactly. Because the cornstarch doesn’t actually dissolve in the water, it will dry, but where there is a lot of cornstarch it will be cakey, and thus crack a bit.
Jacqie says
July 21, 2013 at 6:23 pmnow how do we get the stains off? she had fun but now her face and hands are stained big time.
Sarah says
July 23, 2013 at 7:53 amSorry, I seldom worry about stains on the hands. They will wear off within the day, at least that has been my experience.