2 Ingredient Edible Paint Recipe (Toddler Safe) (2024)

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So lately I have been on a quest to figure out things for my preschooler to enjoy that are toddler friendly so I can include…

by Katie

So lately I have been on a quest to figure out things for my preschooler to enjoy that are toddler friendly so I can include Little Dragon (age 1) in our activities. That means no choking hazards or inedible stuff. I am guessing a lot of moms are on the same search. We have used this edible paint recipe a lot and love it because it is super fast to make, taste safe, and makes what we are eating a work of art. So it’s time we make our paint official with its own special post to share with you because I am sure you and your kid’s will love it just as much as we do!

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The colors show up nice and bright and the cool thing is the paint even dries so you can eat your edible art project without getting sticky. We have painted jello, fondant, and marshmallows. It can even work on paper (although I don’t recommend eating paper even if it tastes sweet and looks pretty :). Here is how to make it:

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Ingredients:
Sweetened condensed milk
Food coloring

Directions:

1. Mix 1 tbs. sweetened condensed milk with 1-2 drops of food coloring and stir until well blended.

Now you are ready to paint, it’s as simple as that. The sweetened condensed milk takes food coloring really well so you don’t need to use a lot.

Isn’t it fun creating art with food? We are huge fans of playing with our food.We hope you enjoy your edible paint as much as we do!

More Artistic Ideas:


Colored Salt Art
Color Mixing Beach Ball
Bell Pepper Stamping Bug Craft
Fizzy Bubble Paper
Frozen Fractals Ice Art

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Love, Katie & the Kiddos

  1. Fantastic idea! Thanks for sharing 🙂

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  2. I love this idea. It is very hard to find ideas for my 19 month grandson to participate in activities as everything ends up in his mouth. I have been looking for a way for my grandson’s to paint sugar cookies and I think this will be perfect. Thank you for the idea!

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  3. This might be a silly question, but do you think if we painted on paper, would it get "yucky" after a while? For example, if my kids painted a picture and I hung it on the refrigerator for a month, would it last? Have you every done that? I've always wondered about that when I see things about edible paint.
    P.S. I came across this from the Art Projects for Kids pinning party! 🙂

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    1. Hi Sarah thanks for asking. I think as long as the paint is able to dry and stay dry, the painting should last. We have left ours up for a month and it has been fine. We live in a very dry area, so I am not sure if it would work as well in a humid area. I hope that helps. Thanks for visiting!

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    1. Hi Joanna
      Thanks so much for visiting! We are blessed to live in a place where house ants are not common (when we lived in CA it was a total different story). I have left our art projects out for days here and haven't had a problem with ants. I haven't tried it, but if you aren't going to eat your art project you could try spraying it with finishing spray to seal in the sweetness that ants might be attracted to. I hope that helps. Have a great day!

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  4. Never thought to use Condensed Milk. Thanks, we have lots of condensed milk to paint with.

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    1. Hi Natasha, I'm glad you like the idea and already have the ingredients! Have fun!

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2 Ingredient Edible Paint Recipe (Toddler Safe) (2024)

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How do you make edible paint for toddlers? ›

Directions
  1. Mix together sugar, corn starch and water in a saucepan.
  2. Heat mixture over medium heat while stirring with a whisk. As soon as it begins to thicken, remove from heat. ...
  3. Divide mixture equally between four bowls and add four drops of food coloring to each bowl.
  4. Store in an airtight container.

How to make non-toxic paint for toddlers? ›

  1. Mix the flour and water together. stock. Use warm water to help the mixture come together more easily. ...
  2. Divide the flour and water mixture. stock. ...
  3. Add food coloring to each container. We stuck with the basics, making our paints red, blue, green and yellow. ...
  4. Let your baby get creative! stock.

How to make baby safe edible paint? ›

In a small bowl, mix together 2 tablespoons Greek yogurt, 1 tablespoon apple & blackberry purée and 1 teaspoon rice baby cereal until well blended. Note on yogurt: Greek yogurt provides the best results in these paints because of its natural thickness.

How to make natural kids paint? ›

Blend 1/2 cup of flour with 1/2 cup of salt. Add 1/2 cup of water… and mix until smooth. Divide it up into three sandwich bags and add a few drops of liquid watercolor or food coloring to each bag.

What can toddlers paint with? ›

Paints : Primary colored (red, blue, yellow) and white tempera paints are a great place to start because you can mix them to make tons of fun colors. Also watercolors, finger paints and puffy paints are great for toddlers.

What are the ingredients in non-toxic paint? ›

These are paints made from natural raw ingredients such as water, plant oils and resins, plant dyes, and essential oils; natural minerals such as clay, chalk, and talcum; and milk casein, natural latex, beeswax, earth, and mineral dyes. Water-based natural paints give off almost no smell.

How to make baby safe paint with yogurt? ›

Ask your little helper to scoop out some yogurt into all the little containers you have set up. A few spoonfuls will do. Then squeeze a few drops of food coloring into each container. You just need a few drops.

How to make 2K paint? ›

Mix the paint: 2 parts paint, 1 part 2K Hardener then add 10% 2K Thinner to volume, this may vary depending on spray gun setup and air supply. Apply a cover coat of 2K paint, leave for 10-15 minutes, depending on conditions.

How do you make easy homemade paint? ›

The best thing about making your kids DIY paint is that it only requires 4 ingredients, and I bet you have all of them in your cabinets right now. All you need is flour, water, salt and food coloring. All of which are equal parts, so depending on how much paint you want will depend on how much you make.

What is an alternative to paint for toddlers? ›

  • Finger-paint is for the littlest children to experiment with. ...
  • Tempera “washable” paint is a good choice for really little kids. ...
  • Watercolor can come in little “pans”, or “cakes”, or can be dispensed from tubes. ...
  • Gouache is sort of a thick/creamy version of watercolor.
Jan 9, 2023

How do you make edible colors at home? ›

Homemade Organic Food Colouring
  1. Step 1: Gather Your Materials. The ingredients: ...
  2. Step 2: Blue: Red Cabbage. ...
  3. Step 3: Green: Spinach. ...
  4. Step 4: Purple: Blueberries. ...
  5. Step 5: Pink: Beets. ...
  6. Step 6: Yellow: Turmeric. ...
  7. Step 7: Storage and Use. ...
  8. Step 8: How to Make My Organic Rainbow Cake.

What is the easiest paint for kids? ›

Tempera Paint:Tempera paint is a great paint choice because it's easy to clean, dries fast and won't crack or flake. Tempera comes in matte and glossy finishes, and works well on paper, cardboard, wood or canvas surfaces.

How to make homemade paints for toddlers? ›

Instructions
  1. Combine flour, salt, and 1 cup water in sauce pan.
  2. Heat flour/water while whisking. ...
  3. Once it has become thick and pasty, remove from heat.
  4. Whisk in cold water a few tablespoons at a time until desired consistency is reached.
  5. Color with food coloring or water colors.
  6. Allow to cool completely, then paint!
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What kind of paint is safe for toddlers? ›

Rather than solvent-based or oil-based paints, choose water-based paints. Water-based (also called latex or acrylic) paints use water as the liquid, and they release fewer chemicals as they dry.

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