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Welcome to this edition of Daddy Tallica’s Workshop. Let's grab your Rearz Apron because for this workshop we're going to be making edible finger paint!!

This activity isn’t strictly for ageplayers, in fact it's really great for children and adults alike. I personally like making edible finger paint for many reasons including cleaning up, and the fact that odds are good it’ll end up on me and most likely in my or someone else's mouth.

I have also found that with AB’s at least, using things intended for children and toddlers helps to put them into their ageplay headspace. Edible finger paint is perfect for this as it allows the user to put paint covered fingers into their mouths, which is common for both children and AB's.

Once in their ageplay headspace you can do many fun painting activities and you won’t have to worry if your little one gets paint into their mouth, hair, or clothing.

This Recipe is really easy to make and uses items often found in the cupboard.

*Note*

This paint is more what they call “Taste-Safe'' you really wouldn’t want to eat this but if it does go into a mouth it's not toxic. They will be safe. This paint is not sweet or sticky. It has a smooth texture, perfect for finger painting sensory play.

This recipe does not have any preservatives in it. So if you make this recipe ahead of time please be sure to check that the paint has not gone bad before using it.

So let's grab your Rearz aprons or even a Rearz bib. They are nice and long and will cover the messiest little ones. If you don't already have one, head on over to Rearz gear and make sure you get yourself one while they're on sale

Skill Level 1 Simple

Items Needed:

• Apron

• 2 tablespoons sugar

• 1/3 cup cornstarch

• 2 cups water

• Food coloring

• Medium Saucepan

• 1 container for each color you’d like to make

Directions:

1. Put the sugar, cornstarch, and water into your medium saucepan and heat it up over medium-high heat. Keep a close eye on it and stir it pretty consistently, making sure to scrape the bottom of the pan.

2. While it’s heating up, set out one container for each color you’d like to make.

3 .After a few minutes, it should start transforming from a milky liquid to a gel-like consistency and be almost translucent. Once it gets to that point remove it from the heat, otherwise it will be really hard to paint with.

4. Scoop the gel out of the pan and divide it evenly amongst the containers you set out.

5. Add the food coloring and stir them up well.

Once it’s cooled off enough to touch comfortably, you are ready to paint!

Please keep in mind this will not store for very long in the fridge so its best to make it on the day you're going to use it.