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Greasepaint

Make different paint colors, then use them to make fun faces on one another!

Tip: Smocks are a good way to prevent messy clothes for this fun activity.

• 4 Tablespoons shortening
• 10 teaspoons corn starch
• 1 teaspoon petroleum jelly
• Food coloring

Mix all ingredients together to make a colored paste.

Store in an airtight container. 

Be sure to have a mirror handy to view the creations as they appear!

The paint wipes off easily with a soft cloth or paper towel. 

This is also a good alternative to a mask on Halloween.

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