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Canku Ota |
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(Many Paths) |
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An Online Newsletter Celebrating Native America |
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December 2, 2000 - Issue 24 |
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Bath Fun |
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Finger Paint
To make the paint, dissolve one envelope of unflavored instant gelatin in 1/4 cup hot water and let it sit for 10 minutes. Combine 1/2 cup cornstarch, 3 tablespoons sugar and 1 3/4 cups cold water in a saucepan, and stir until cloudy and smooth. Cook the cornstarch mixture over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until thick. Reduce heat, add the gelatin mixture and 1/4 cup mild, liquid dishwashing soap, and stir until smooth. Let cool. Divide equal parts of the mixture into small bowls. Add several drops of different food coloring to each (light colors are easier to clean). Store the paints in airtight jars.
Bathtub Art
Homemade Bubbles This recipe is a winner. It's easy to mix up—and inexpensive to boot. Simply stir together 6 parts water, 2 parts Joy dishwashing liquid (this brand works the best), and 3/4 part corn syrup. Store in a covered container. Have your kids try experimenting with a variety of homemade bubble wands: pipe cleaners bent into interesting shapes, cookie cutters, yogurt lids with the centers cut out, and so on. For a giant bubblemaker, cut off the top and bottom of a large metal can with a can opener and hammer the inside edges until they are smooth (a parent's job). Dip either end in the solution and wave through the air. |
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batch of this quick and easy finger paint, you can turn your young artist loose to create a masterpiece—on newsprint
or even in the bathtub. Grown-up supervision required.
Entice your kids to take a bath by letting them finger paint the sides of the tub. The paint contains
soap, so it dissolves in water. (Test first to be sure brighter paints won't leave a residue in the tub; most come
clean with a powdered cleanser.)
Do you know a foolproof recipe for homemade bubbles?|
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