Finger Paint - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1 c. cold water, divided
2 c. hot water water
1/2 c. mild soap flakes or granules
food coloring or acrylic or tempera paints
1/2 c. dry laundry starch or 1/3 c. cornstarch

Preparation

Soften gelatin in 1/4 cup cold water; set aside.
Combine laundry starch with remaining cold water in medium saucepan; add the hot water and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly with wooden spoon until mixture comes to a full boil and has become completely thickened.
Remove from heat; blend in the softened gelatin. Add soap and stir until completely dissolved.
Add food coloring or paint to all or part of the mixture until desired color is obtained, adding no more than 1 tablespoon coloring or paint to each recipe.
Store in covered containers.
Recipe may be multiplied.