Cut the chemicals Honeysticks launches safe, non-toxic finger paint

Picture this.A cute kid’s art project quickly devolves into a major mishap.A glob of paint just landed on the couch.

Hands are dripping wet, the walls are splattered with Jackson Pollock-esque splotches.A brush is going right into the toddler’s mouth.It’s an age-old dilemma and one that most parents will become well-acquainted with.

Art projects are tons of fun until they’re not.At least, that was the thinking of Will Radford and Luke Thompson, two dads from New Zealand who are the co-owners of Honeysticks.

RELATED: Little Spoon is first US baby food brand to adopt EU-aligned safety standardsSince most crayons contain harmful ingredients like wax and toxic printing chemicals and preschoolers like to regularly chew on them, the brand saw a need.Enter Honeysticks — a brand that makes all sorts of art supplies that are better for kids and the planet, without restricting any creative freedom.The company’s most recent launch is all about a little organized chaos.

Honeysticks has decided to make finger painting fun again — but, safely and sustainably fun.Since the point of finger painting is to use your fingers (and maybe, even toes), it’s crucial to find paint that’s skin-friendly.Honeystick’s Finger Paint is made with a gentle, water-based formula that is safe for toddlers and children, and free of harmful substances like heavy metals, phthalates, and ammonia.

The formula is also washable, meaning it comes off little hands, clothes, and surfaces with just a touch of natural soap and water.“Our new Finger Paint has been rigorously tested to ensure it’s the very best quality for little artists.Parents can feel confident that their kids are in safe hands while they play, it’s colorful and creative play, made even safer!” said Honeysticks’ Chemist Whizz and Arts Extraordinaire, Luke Pearce.The options are limitless with this newly-launched finger paint.

Each painting set comes with six bright colors — blue, yellow, red, green, purple, a...