Body paint is used with Halloween costumes.
Body paint is used with theatrical and Halloween costumes. It also makes for a fun time with the kids. Washable body paint is easier to remove than some other types of longer-lasting body paints. Several recipes can be used for a homemade washable body paint, depending on what you have in your pantry and bathroom. Body paint is made using common supplies that can be easily washed off with soap and water.
Instructions
1. Divide 2 cups of baby shampoo into Styrofoam cups. The amount of cups depend on how many colors of body paint you will be making. Pour the powdered tempera paint in small amounts into the shampoo, until the desired colored is achieved.
2. Use 1/2 cup of baby lotion and 1/2 tsp. of clear dish detergent if you do not have any baby shampoo. You can use more lotion and detergent, depending on how much paint you will be making. However, keep the same ratios. For example, if you will be using 1 cup of baby lotion, use 1 tsp. of dish detergent. Pour the powdered tempera paint in small amounts into the baby lotion and dish detergent mixture, until the desired colored is achieved.
3. Grate a few bars of clear or white soap. Divide the grated soap into Styrofoam cups. Add water to form a paste-like consistency. Add 3 or more drops of food coloring into the cups until the desired color is achieved.
4. Mix 1 tsp. of cornstarch, 1/2 tsp. of cold cream and 1/2 tsp. of water together in a Styrofoam cup. Add food coloring until the desired color is achieved. Repeat the mixture for each color you will be making.
5. Mix together 3 tbsp. of cornstarch and 1 tbsp. of flour into a bowl. Stir in 3/4 cup corn syrup gradually. Add water, up to 1/4 cup, until you are satisfied with the texture and consistency. Separate the mixture into Styrofoam cups. Add food coloring until the desired color is achieved.
