Glue

• 3/4 cup water
• 2 tbsp. corn syrup
• 1 tsp. white vinegar
• 1/2 cup cornstarch
• 3/4 cup cold water

Mix water, syrup and vinegar in small saucepan. Bring to a rolling boil. In small bowl, mix cornstarch and cold water. Add this mixture slowly to first mixture. Stir constantly. Let stand overnight before using.

Homemade Paste

• 1/2 cup flour
• Cold water

Add cold water to 1/2 cup flour until a thick cream forms. Simmer on stove for 5 minutes. Add food coloring or flavoring if desired. Wet messy paint that takes a while to dry.

Paper Mache Paste

• 1 cup water
• 1/4 cup flour
• 5 cups lightly boiling water

Mix flour into one cup water until mixture is thin and runny, stir into boiling water. Gently boil and stir for 3 minutes. Cool before using. (Use with newspaper/newsprint strips for Paper mache).

Library Paste

• 1 cup flour
• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tsp. alum
• 4 cups water
• Oil of cloves