Cornstarch-Based Paint - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/4 c. cornstarch
boiling water
cold water
3 or 4 tsp. colored liquid tempera paint

Preparation

Mix cornstarch with cold water to make a smooth thick paste. Stir in boiling water to a desired consistency.
The mixture should immediately become thick, lose its white appearance and turn fairly clear.
Spoon the mixture into paint cups or jars. Add liquid tempera and stir.