Finger Paints - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1/2 c. laundry starch
1 c. cold water
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
2 c. hot water
1/2 c. detergent or soap flakes
food coloring

Preparation

Combine starch and 3/4 cup cold water in pan.
Soak gelatin in the remaining 1/4 cup water.
Add hot water to starch mixture and cook over medium heat until mixture boils clear, stirring constantly.
Remove from heat; blend in softened gelatin.
Add soap and stir until soap is dissolved.
Cool.
Divide into screw-top baby jars and add desired coloring.