This is a great recipe for all kinds of fun, frugal crafts!

• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 4 tablespoons plain flour
• ¼ cup cold water
• 1 cup boiling water
• 1 teaspoon powdered alum
• ¼ teaspoon clove oil, cinnamon oil or lemon extract

Mix the sugar and flour thoroughly in a saucepan, then add the cold water slowly, stirring constantly to make a paste. Keep stirring and add the boiling water. Make sure there are no lumps and bring the mixture to a boil, stirring until the paste is translucent. Remove from heat and mix in the alum and clove oil. This recipe will keep for 1-3 months if kept in a covered container.