1 c. white flour
1/2 c. salt
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 tsp. alum (available at grocery or drugstores)

Mix above ingredients. Add a small amount of water at a time until consistency of bread dough. It will not be more than 1/2 cup. Add food coloring, preferably to the water before mixing. You can make colors not available, such as purple, by creatively mixing colors. Store in an air tight container or plastic bag.