1/2 c. dry laundry starch
1/4 c. cold water
1 1/2 c. boiling water
1/2 c. soap flakes (Ivory Snow)
1 tsp. glycerine
Food coloring

Mix starch and cold water in a saucepan. Pour in the boiling water and cook over low heat until shiny. Remove from heat. Add soap flakes and glycerine. Divide into portions and add different food colorings.

NOTE: If you have no paper, the shiny side of freezer wrap works well, with the added advantage of being able to create small or giant masterpieces.