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A Few Old-Fashioned Fun Things for Kids

SAFE Kitchen Recipes: Model Dough and Finger Paint

by Arleen Kaptur

There are just too many toxic chemicals in some of the things that our children like to play with. They are also very expensive. Here are recipes for a few safe products that will delight your youngster for hours.

Play Dough Recipe

3 cups flour
1-1/2 cups salt
1-1/2 cups water
2 tbs. oil
food coloring

Mix all together. Divide into small portions and
add food coloring for the color you want.

If too moist, add more flour. Store in covered containers and keep cool. Not to be eaten- just played with.

Finger Paints Recipe

3 tbs. sugar
1/2 cup cornstarch
2 cups cold water
food coloring

Mix sugar and cornstarch in pan.
Add water; stir.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly.
Mixture will boil, then thicken.
Cook about 5 mins. Remove from heat; cool.

Separate into 4-5 cups. Add food coloring a drop at a time. Add a drop of dish detergent in each cup to make clean-up a breeze.

Paint on paper, cardboard or posterboard.

©Arleen M. Kaptur 2003 February

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