Finger Paint - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 c. starch (corn or laundry)
enough cold water to make a thin paste
1 c. mild soap flakes (not detergent)
1/2 c. salt

Preparation

Mix all and place into a double boiler; add 1 quart more water.
Cook until thick.
Use more water if necessary.
Beat mixture with an egg beater.
You may want to add a teaspoon to glycerin to make it more pliable and 1 cup talcum to give it a pleasant smell and better texture.
Separate mixture and mix in powdered paint for colors.