Finger Paints - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1 c. cold water, divided
1/2 c. liquid laundry starch
2 c. hot water
1/2 c. mild soap flakes
food coloring or tempera paints

Preparation

Soften gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water.
Set aside.
Combine laundry starch with 3/4 cup cold water in medium saucepan.
Add hot water and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until mixture comes to a full boil and has become completely thickened.
Remove from heat and stir in softened gelatin.
Add soap and stir until completely dissolved.
Add color or paint to all or part of mixture.
Store in covered containers.
Makes about 3 cups.