Vinegar tips - Make watercolor paints using vinegar

Here is a recipe to make your own watercolor paints. They make a good children's substitute for the commercial product.

To make 2 floz/60ml

• 1 tablespoon white or cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons baking powder
• 1 tablespoon cornflour
• 1 teaspoon glycerin
• 2 drops food coloring
• 1 teaspoon water

Mix the vinegar and baking powder together in a small bowl; add the corn-flour and glycerin when the baking powder stops foaming. Stir in the food coloring and add water if the solution seems too stiff. Store in a tightly covered jam jar or plastic container.