While this is not a traditional food recipe, it is a good idea to keep these ingredients on hand so that when your child decides (at the very last minute) what costume to wear to trick or treat, you can paint a face to match. All ingredients are non-toxic. Using face paints instead of masks is preferred to keep children's vision from being obstructed in the dark. Costumes should always fit comfortably and kids should wear shoes that fit and won't cause trips and falls.
1 teaspoon corn starch
½ teaspoon water
½ teaspoon shortening or cold cream
food coloring
Mix cold cream and corn starch, and then add water and food coloring. We use baby powder over the cold cream to create a pale face. Powder helps to set and reduce the sheen of the cream as well. Use corn syrup as “face glue” to attach cotton balls, cloth scraps, etc. to create your alter-ego. Face paints can be removed with soap and water. Additional cold cream maybe used also.
1 teaspoon corn starch
½ teaspoon water
½ teaspoon shortening or cold cream
food coloring
Mix cold cream and corn starch, and then add water and food coloring. We use baby powder over the cold cream to create a pale face. Powder helps to set and reduce the sheen of the cream as well. Use corn syrup as “face glue” to attach cotton balls, cloth scraps, etc. to create your alter-ego. Face paints can be removed with soap and water. Additional cold cream maybe used also.