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How to do finger printing

Step 1

Fill your water cup with water. Dip the brush in the water and mix it in your chosen colour in the paint box until you have lots of paint on the brush.

Then coat your index finger with paint.

Step 2

Press your index finger coated in paint firmly on the sheet of paper to create a colourful fingerprint.

Repeat this process as often as you like, preferably with different colours.  Turn the paper however you like. You can create beautiful flowers, funny little people and animals with the colourful fingerprints.

Feel free to use your thumb or other fingers to make the prints too. You'll see how much fun it is to experiment with different shapes and sizes. When you're finished, wash your fingertips thoroughly with soap and water. Or use a baby wipe or cleansing wipe to clean your hands. Please note that paints can stain. Use an underlay and protect your clothes. Spots of paint should be washed off right away with lukewarm water and soap.

Did you know?
Faber-Castell produces over 2.3 billion wood-cased pencils every year.
Faber-Castell produces over 2.3 billion wood-cased pencils every year.
Did you know?
Faber-Castell grows about 20 cubic metres of wood every hour, which corresponds to around 1 truck load.
Faber-Castell grows about 20 cubic metres of wood every hour, which corresponds to around 1 truck load.
Did you know?
Faber-Castell produces over 2.3 billion wood-cased pencils every year.
Faber-Castell produces over 2.3 billion wood-cased pencils every year.
Did you know?
The profile of wood-cased pencils was changed from round to hexagonal/triangle because they were constantly rolling off the table.
The profile of wood-cased pencils was changed from round to hexagonal/triangle because they were constantly rolling off the table.