The Holi Festival of Colors has become extremely popular all over the world. Russia is trying to support this event, which has already become a summer tradition. To participate in the festival, you need Holi paints. Such paints can be prepared independently at home.
It is necessary
- - flour 1 glass;
- - water, how much the dough will take;
- - vegetable oil for lubrication;
- - food coloring, depending on the desired color and saturation;
- - tracing paper, parchment or waxed paper.
Instructions
Step 1
Take a glass of flour. Gradually pour in water and knead the dough until it becomes elastic and does not lag behind your hands.
Step 2
Add any food coloring to the finished dough. You can buy it at the store, or you can use fruit or vegetable juice. The more dye you add, the darker the color will be. The dye must be mixed well with the dough until the dough ball becomes a uniform color.
Step 3
Roll out the resulting dough into small cakes, as thin as possible.
Step 4
Take tracing paper or paper, brush with oil and transfer the rolled dough there.
Step 5
Leave everything to dry. Drying time depends on the thickness of the dough. The thicker the dough is rolled out, the longer it takes to dry. Estimated time 24 hours.
Step 6
Take a coffee grinder and add the resulting dough cakes there. Grind to a fine powder. Holi paints are ready.
Step 7
This method will allow you to save money on the purchase of paints, as well as be 100% confident in their composition. Although manufacturers claim that there are only natural ingredients in their paints, you still cannot take their word for it. In addition, most of the paints are purchased in China, and many people know about the quality of Chinese goods. If you have time, it is better to make the paints yourself, so you definitely will not harm yourself and those around you.
