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NFK
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Username: Nfk

Post Number: 98
Registered: 9-2003
Posted on Saturday, June 3, 2006 - 1:01 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Hi, need to find paint that washes off for a infant hand print. Any ideas?
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Shanabana
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Username: Shanabana

Post Number: 482
Registered: 10-2005


Posted on Saturday, June 3, 2006 - 1:10 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Poster paint? For more permanent, interior latex paints wash off with warm soap and water pretty easily. If you want to be extra careful, you might want to check out this website: http://eartheasy.com/live_nontoxic_paints.htm
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Joanne G
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Username: Joanne

Post Number: 178
Registered: 10-2004
Posted on Saturday, June 3, 2006 - 6:28 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

NFK, depending on what you are doing, you could try an idea that local Aborigines use to commemorate significant events. Everyone present makes an imprint of their hand (or feet, for babies) using a mix of poster paint and fresh clay or mud. I think it's like the white slip that's used in pottery or ceramic art. It doesn't affect the colours used, it's non-toxic, the results are fairly permanent on whatever surface but are easily brush-cleaned and the whole thing can be 'fixed' by firing if the surface is heat-treatable.
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Joan
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Username: Joancrystal

Post Number: 7554
Registered: 5-2001
Posted on Saturday, June 3, 2006 - 8:59 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post Print Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Finger paints should wash off easily. As an added plus, they are meant to be applied by hand. However, I imagine most paint would smudge too much for you to get a clear impression.

When I took my infant's prints many years ago, I used an inkless fingerprint pad and a specially treated card designed to record fingerprints. 27 years later, the prints are still clear and easy to read.

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