2 cups flour
2 pkgs. unsweetened Kool-Aid 
1/2 cup salt
3 cups boiling water
3 tbsp. oil

Mix wet ingredients to the dry. You're ready to
paint.

Face Paint

1 tsp. cornstarch
1/2 tsp. water
1/2 tsp. cold cream
1/2 tsp. food colouring.
Mix together in an old muffin tin. 
*NOTE* Amount given is for each colour. 

1 can condensed milk
food colouring

Pour small amounts of condensed milk into several 
small containers ( a 6 cup muffin tin works well).
Add 2 or 3 drops of different colours of food 
colouring to each container and stir.

Although this method is expensive, it makes vibrant,
gorgeous colours and is well worth doing once a
year. This type of paint looks especially nice on
Easter Egg cutouts or Christmas images. 

Corn Syrup Paint

light corn syrup
food colouring
heavy paper (tagboard works well)

Pour a small amount of corn syrup on tagboard and
let the children spread it out to the edges. Squeeze
a few drops of food colouring in the same or in
different colours, on different areas. Encourage the
children to blend in the colours slightly with their 
fingers.  Let dry several days.

The process is fun and the clean up is tasty!
The finished products will have a shiny appearance.
This is a nice activity to do at Christmas time.
Sparkles/glitter look great over top of this.

Luminous Oil Paint

white drawing paper
watercolours
cooking oil
paper towels

Have children paint one large object on their page,
using watercolours. Instruct children to use lots of
water so the paint appears fairly light in most areas.
Allow the painting to dry completely. 

Once completely dry, turn the picture over on a few
sheets of newspaper. Rub the back of the painting 
with a paper towel that has been soaked with cooking
oil. Once an area appears to have soaked up the oil
and looks wet, move on to another section until the 
entire paper is oiled. Let dry overnight.

The next day, rub the backs of the paintings with a 
clean, dry paper towel to remove any excess oil.
The finished paintings will appear transparent, so
hang them on a window.

This is a great activity to do in the spring to bring 
new life into your home or classroom. They really do
make beautiful sun/window catchers.

Jello Paint

various flavours of jello (4 serving size)
warm water

Pour each individual jello colour into it's own
container. Add warm water to each and stir. This 
paint will last 2-3 days before jelling. Store at room
temperature.

This is a great activity to do when studying the
5 Senses, as the paint has a very strong scent based
on it's flavour.

Kool-Aid Playdough

1 cup flour
1/4 cup salt
1 pkg. unsweetened Kool-Aid
1 cup water
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 tsp. oil

Mix dry ingredients in a sauce pan, stir in liquids
over medium heat for 3 to 5 minutes. Knead on a 
floured surface. Will keep in an airtight container
for quite some time and it smells great, thanks to the
Kool-Aid flavouring!

                                 

Cornstarch Clay

1 cup cornstarch
2 cups baking soda
2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 cup water
1 tbsp. oil
1 tsp. food colouring/tempera paint, optional

Combine all ingredients, except water in a large 
saucepan. Gradually stir in 1 cup water, mixed with
2 tbsp. oil and 1 tsp. food colouring/tempera paint.
Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly
until a ball forms. Remove from heat, let cool for a
few minutes before kneading.

If the dough feels sticky, work in some extra 
cornstarch as you knead. 

                            

Soapsuds Clay

3/4 cup soap powder, Ivory Snow works well
1 tbsp. warm water
food colouring/tempera paint,optional
electric mixer

Mix soap and water, beat with mixer until claylike.
This mixture makes about 1 cup, it may be doubled 
or tripled according to your needs.

Messy but amazing clay. It has a very satiny like 
texture when modeling and dries to a hard shiny,
finish.

2 cups sand
1 cup water
1 cup cornstarch

Mix all ingredients together and stir over low heat
until it thickens. Let cool slightly before kneading.
Store in an airtight container. Let the objects set
until they have dried completely.

This mixture does not double well. For best results, 
mix each batch separately.

6 cups sand
1 cup Paper Paste (see recipe below)
water
various sized containers
heavy board for building on

Mix paper paste and sand. Add water until claylike.
It should pack firmly into containers.

Build castles/objects on a heavy board as this clay 
is quite heavy. Start with a large base and add smaller
shapes as you go. Carefully cut doors, windows with
a spoon, knife or other tool. You may carefully 
highlight areas with paint if you wish.


 Paper Paste

1/3 cup flour
2 tbsp. sugar
1 cup water

Mix flour and sugar in large saucepan. Gradually add
water, stirring vigorously. Cook over low heat until
clear,stirring often. Remove from stove and let cool
slightly.

Makes 1 cup and is soft, smooth, and thick. Will keep 
for several weeks in a covered jar. No need to 
refrigerate.

1 cup crepe paper clippings (one colour)
1 cup warm water
1/2 to 2/3 cup wheat flour
shellac, optional
string,ribbon, or yarn

Chop crepe paper very fine. Place in a bowl and cover
with water. Set aside several hours until soft and 
pliable. Pour off excess water. Add 1/2 cup flour and
stir. Pour onto a floured board and knead. Add
enough flour to make a piecrust type dough.
Model clay into desired shapes (beads, hearts, etc)
and sizes. Push a needle through the bead to make a 
hole for stringing, or mold around the string, ribbon,
or yarn. Dries to a hard finish.

A little shellac will provide a nice shiny finish and 
help to preserve the piece.

Little children ( especially girls) love making these
jewels!


Silly Putty

2 cups white all purpose glue (Elmers)
1 cup liquid starch

Mix together well to form an elastic type dough. 
Set on trays or waxed paper to work with.
Store in an airtight container.