3/4 c. laundry starch
3 1/2 c. cold water
3/4 c. soap flakes
1/4 c. talcum powder
1 tsp. oil of cloves
Powdered paint or paint tablets or food coloring

Dissolve starch in water and then cook until transparent. When cool, beat in soap flakes, talcum powder and oil of cloves. Divide in desired amounts and add color to each. Store in plastic squeeze bottles for easy use.