Finger Paint - cooking recipe

Ingredients

7 c. water (boiling)
1 1/2 c. starch
1 1/2 c. soap flakes (not soap powder)

Preparation

Mix starch with enough cold water to make a smooth paste.
Add boiling water and cook until glossy.
Stir in soap flakes while mixture is warm.
When cool, add powdered paint or food coloring. Mixture can be kept for a week if placed in a jar with a tight lid.