Gelatin Finger Paints - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. cornstarch
1/2 c. cold water, divided
2 c. hot water
1 envelope Jell-O or other brand gelatin
1/2 c. dishwashing liquid
2 pkg. unsweetened Kool-Aid or other fruit-flavored powdered drink mix (for color)

Preparation

In a saucepan, blend cornstarch and 1/4 cup cold water.
Add the hot water and heat until boiling, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
Mix gelatin powder with the remaining 1/4 cup cold water.
Add the liquid soap; stir.
Add the gelatin-soap mixture to cornstarch mixture; stir.
Stir in powdered drink mix. Store in covered jar in refrigerator for 12 hours before using.