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Jan D. writes:? At 72 years of age I suddenly find 4 (soon 5) great-grandkids in my life. The oldest is 2 yrs 2 mos. I believe they would really like to have their faces/hands painted. What would you recommend as far as safe paints, brushes, and also a pattern book - one with insects, balloons, flowers, etc. - the EASY stuff! Thank you so much!I found a homemade face paint recipe on Recipezaar.com.? What is more?safe?than homemade?!Ingredients:-3 tablespoons cornstarch-1 tablespoon flour-3/4 cup Karo light corn syrup-1/4 cup water-food coloring, liquid or gelDirections:1. Mix cornstarch and flour together in a bowl.2. Gradually stir in Karo syrup and water until smooth.3. Divide mixture into individual containers as needed (Mix and store in baby food jars or discarded film canisters - or Glad plastic ware cups/lids --- see pictures).4. Color each one with the food coloring of your choice until you reach your desired color (I like mine darker -- they seem to show up on the skin much better).Leave one batch untinted.5. NOTE: I felt the mixture was thin so I added another tsp or so of cornstarch. The recipe didnt say to do this, but the face paint still worked.6. NOTE: If using the gel food coloring (I find the colors are more vibrant), you will want to mix with your spoon first and then put the lid on the container and shake, shake, shake to mix it all up. Otherwise, your paint will be speckled with pieces of the gel food coloring.-From Recipezaar.comHere is a face painting stencil set:????????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Face Painting Stencil Set: $3.98Here are some books that teach you how to face paint with kids:????????????????????????????????????? ?????????????????????????????????????????????? Gymboree Face Painting Book amp; Paint: $10.35??????????????????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Face Painting Book amp; Paint: $16.47If you dont feel like making your own face paint here?is some safe face paint options found on Smarter.com:?????????????????????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????????????????????????? Snazaroo Face Painting Sticks: $3.95-Easy to use.? No need for paint brushes.? Washes off with soap amp; water.?????????????????????????????????? ????????????????????????????????????????????Crafty Dab Face Paint Jumbo Crayon Set: $2.94???????????????????????????????????????????????? ??????????????????????????????????????????????????????????Palmer Face Paint: $1.29 for 2 oz bottle?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????6 Big Pots Face/Body Paint-Brush Included: $11.99 ... more