Gluten-free
What you'll need:
450ml water
125g cornflour
3 tbsp caster sugar
3 different food colourings
Method:
- Over a medium heat, combine the water, flour and sugar together.
- Mix until it becomes thick.
- Divide into three portions and add your various food dyes to each. Mix well.
- Pour into three jam jars and allow to cool before letting little fingers play with it. Use straight away.
Water colour
What you'll need:
4 tbsp baking soda
1 tbsp vinegar
½ tsp golden syrup
2 tbsp corn flour
4 various food colourings
Method:
- Combine the baking soda and vinegar to a jug and allow to fizz.
- Add the syrup and flour and mix until it is quite thick.
- Divide the mixture into four portions and add the various food colourings.
- Allow to set overnight before using them.
Non-cook paint
What you'll need:
120ml water
2 tbsp plain flour
Various food colourings
Method:
- Combine the water and flour together until thick.
- Divide into different portions.
- Add the food colourings to each portion. Mix together well.
- Allow to set before using.
These paints don’t last long so it recommended they are used up that day.