Make your own homemade Finger paints

Here is a recipe to make a colorful diversion to keep your children occupied. To save on mess get them to paint outdoors in warm weather.

To make enough for 3 colors

• 6oz/175g plain flour
• 8fl oz/225ml water
• 3 tablespoons glycerin
• Assorted food colorings

Mix the flour and water in a medium-size bowl. Divide the mixture equally among 3 small bowls. Add 1 tablespoon glycerin to each batch, stirring constantly, to which you have added the food coloring of your choice.