We give the five dos and don'ts of using food coloring and break down the different types of food dyes. Click through to. How to Make Food-Based Tie-Dye This activity for kids-or adults!-makes wearable art out of kitchen ingredients, no special chemicals required.
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Stir minimum amount of milk into confectioners' sugar with a small wire whisk or a fork to make a soft smooth icing. (Stir in optional food coloring and flavor extracts.) If mixture is too stiff, add milk in very tiny increments until correct consistency is reached.