1 c. flour
1 c. water
2 tsp. salt

Mix to consistency of thick gravy.

Food coloring as desired
Sm. butter tubs work well for the individual colors.

Mix flour, water and salt to make the paste the consistency of thick gravy. Sprinkle in the food coloring. Be sure to dress little ones in an old apron or shirt. Put spoonfuls of paint on kitchen table or sheets of butcher paper and let them create. Cleans up fairly easily.