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The theme for this weeks Unplugged Project, at the unplugyourkids.com, is a very general letter "J". The door was so wide open, and I was almost paralyzed into inactivity. I just couldn't decide which way to turn.
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To make our paint, I dissolved two packets of jelatin (is that a good enough compromise?), with four tablespoons of boiling water. Then I divided it into bowls, and stirred in different colors. When it had cooled, a bit, I let the girls paint with it on wax paper. Freezer paper would be preferable, but once again, we used what we had on hand.
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The girls really enjoyed the jiggly texture of the paint, but it didn't take long for it to harden up to the point where they couldn't be used.
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As far as a paint experiment, I'd say this particular recipe was a failure. But, as a fun, and jiggly, textural experience, it was a glorious success.
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It's great to be a homeschooler.
1 comment:
I have seen this "recipe" and never tried it yet. I am glad to know in advance that it wasn't so great results-wise, but I am happy your kids had fun. I guess I am not the only one with sub-par results sometimes. Let's hear it for honest, real-life arts & crafts bloggers! Thank you!
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