Halloween Grease Paint

2 tsp. white shortening (Crisco)
5 tsp. cornstarch
1 tsp. white flour
glycerin, a few drops
food coloring
cocoa

Mix shortening, cornstarch, flour and a few drops of glycerin. (This is available at drug stores and acts as a stabilizer and plasticizer.) Blend together until smooth and divide into smaller bowls, so you can add drops of food coloring or a little bit of cocoa in each bowl for different colors.
Spread onto little trick-or-treaters faces with your fingers. Face painting eliminates the need for a hot, sweaty plastic mask and kids can always see where they are going without obstruction.

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