4 oz. rubbing alcohol
3 tbsp. gum tragucanth
4 oz. glycerine
3 tbsp. starch
25 drops oil of lemon
1/2 tsp. oil of lavender
1/2 tsp. baking soda borax

Soak gum 24 hours, strain. Add ingredients and enough water to make 2 quarts. Some gum thickens more than others. The finished lotion should be thick like thin cream.