1/2 c. cornstarch or laundry starch
1/2 c. Ivory soap flakes
1/2 c. talcum powder
1/2 c. cold water
4 c. boiling water
Food coloring

Mix the starch with the cold water. Cook with the boiling water until thickened. Stir while cooling to avoid lumping. Blend in soap flakes and talcum powder using an egg beater if necessary. Color a small quantity with food coloring. Dip the paper to be painted into water to allow the paint to spread easily.