Finger Paint

Finger painting is the ultimate creative activity that can entertain, inspire and bring joy to the youngest children. It's guaranteed to provide hours of quality time, developing imagination and imagination skills with paints that are perfect for little ones' fingers.

We have the popular paint in different product versions that cater for many materials. Whether you prefer classic colours or modern metallic shades is entirely up to you. You'll find it all here on our site.

That's why finger paints are much more than just entertaining toys

Finger painting is a unique tool that is both a hobby and a toy at the same time. The paint allows every child, regardless of colour preferences and personal interests, to express themselves creatively.

It has many benefits that will benefit the child in both the short and long term.

Below are some of the benefits that paint brings:

• Can bring many hours of closeness and quality time between child and adult
• Working with the paint strengthens the child's tactile senses
• Drawing, shaping and storytelling can strengthen and develop the child's language
• Together with an adult, gifts and things can be made for the children's room
• The paint is easy to work with at any age
• Different materials can be used.

As a hobby item, finger paints provide an opportunity to develop the child's ability to think, imagine and tactile senses.

The best way for children aged 0-5 to learn is through their senses. Finger painting provides the best conditions when it comes to developing and strengthening the child's sense of touch and sight. Together with adults, children can learn about colours, shapes and develop their vocabulary as they draw, shape shapes, make stories and much more with the paint.

There are lots of different fingerpainting ideas for you to make with your child for the home or gifts for grandparents.

Finger painting ideas for children of different ages

There are lots of different finger painting ideas that cater for children of different ages. Some ideas require a lot of help from adults, and others are designed so that the child can largely play with the paint in their own way.

If it's your child's first time playing with paint, it may be best to choose suggestions for projects that require help from you. As the child gets older and more independent, projects can be created where the child does as much of his or her own work as possible.

There are benefits to both collaborative and independent projects.

Projects for children with adult help

Printing on thick cardboard

Hand and footprints are a classic activity when working with paint. Use a paintbrush and 'paint' the child's foot or hand in the desired colour. For this, it is best to use a piece of thick cardboard so that the child can hold their foot or hand still when making the prints.

The child is sure to find it fascinating to see their print, which can later be hung up in the home or given as a gift to proud grandparents. Next to the print, the child can write his or her name and age.

Finger painting for fabric with templates

Finger paints are thicker in consistency compared to acrylic paints. Therefore, it is suitable for small children.

Find a neutral T-shirt or a plain fabric bag and let your child express himself on the fabric. Make sure you have a painting cloth underneath so your child has the freedom to paint.

Here it can be a good idea to give your child some input on shapes and forms. You can make cardboard templates where you cut out shapes such as stars and hearts. Your child can use these and paint on top to make circles.

Shapes on cardboard plates

Paper plates are the perfect "canvas" for younger children when working with finger painting. It is an inexpensive tool compared to painting canvases that the child can play with and have lots of fun.

Together with your child, you can create your very own characters. For example, a handprint can become a funny clown when a face is painted on the palm and the fingers become a wig. Or a bunch of dots can suddenly become a huge amount of balloons. Only your imagination can limit what your child's colouring can become with you.

Projects for children who can work independently

Free painting on canvas

For older children, canvases are perfect. Here, finger painting can provide the experience of being a real painter. Canvas canvases come in all sizes and shapes.

Children can work on their own and create their own works. Many times a story unfolds in the child's imagination when he or she paints. Talk to the child about the work as you go and afterwards.

Once the paint is dry, the artwork can be hung in the child's room.

Patterns with foam and brushes

Once the child is familiar with the consistency of the paint and can control it, paint mediums such as foam gloves and brushes can be introduced. These tools can challenge the child and give him or her new creative outlets. The child learns how to use a brush, strengthening his or her focus and fine motor skills.

Work can be done on fabric, cardboard and canvas.

Plaster casting and colouring project

For older children, creative projects can be made combining different tools and hobby items. It can be a project where the child learns about development and the different steps from moulding and casting to painting and finishing. A plaster figure can be coloured abstractly or lifelike.

You can find different silicone moulds for plaster figures. They give the opportunity to work with many colours and brushes as well as fingers.

Cards for birthdays and holidays

The most beautiful, personalised cards for birthdays, Christmas, Easter and other special events of the year can be made with finger paints and cardboard.

Fold a piece of A4 card once and cut out shapes to suit the occasion. For Christmas it could be a Christmas tree or a snowman, and for birthdays it could be balloons or garlands. Place the shapes on the front of the card (the folded piece of A4 cardboard) and let the child colour in the surroundings. This can be dots, mixed colours, lines or other shapes.

Once the child has coloured the background, remove the figure and a nice snowman or atmospheric balloons are drawn on the front.