In a child's mind, any time is a good time to paint. With these
easy-to-make and easy-to-clean paint recipes, adults will have to
agree.
1. Easy Face Paint
This is the easiest to make (and easiest to clean) recipe for face
paint. Separate colors with a muffin tin or an egg carton. Place
a spoonful of cold cream into each cup. Add 1 or 2 drops of different
colors of food coloring to the cold cream, and stir. Apply the face
paint using a clean paintbrush or cotton swabs.
2. Spiffy-Sniffy Watercolors
Your artwork will smell terrific with this simple watercolor recipe.
Use a small cup for each color. Mix one package of powdered drink
mix (Kool-Aid) with 2 tablespoons of warm water for each color.
Stir until the powder dissolves. Once all of the colors are prepared,
use a clean paintbrush to paint sweet-smelling pictures.
3. Window Paint
Turn your windows, patio doors and mirrors into works of art. Mix
together equal parts dishwashing liquid and washable liquid paint
or powdered tempera. Children will love the process of painting
and adults will love the end result: the paint wipes off easily
with a dry paper towel.
4. Foamy Bath Paint
Encourage children to paint undersea adventure scenes while taking
their evening baths. To make bath paints, simply mix together shaving
cream with a drop of food coloring. Dip a paintbrush, or better
yet, your fingers, into the mix and start creating!
Fun Tip:
To level the playing field between painters of different ages and
artistic abilities, place paintbrushes between your toes and paint
with your feet!
