Recipe - Classroom Paste

1 cup nonselfrising wheat
flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup cold water
4 cup boiling water
1 T powdered alum
One half tsp oil of cinnamon
(optional)

1. Combine flour and sugar in a large pot. slowly stir in cold water to
form a paste. 2. Slowly addboiling water, stirring vigorously to bread up
lumps. 3. Bring mixture to a boil, stirring constantly, until thick and
clear. 4. Remove from heat and add alum. Stir until well mixed. 5. Add oil
of cinnamon if paste will not be used immediately.

Makes about 1One half qts.

How to Use It: Classroom paste is a good allpurpose paste, especially
appropriate for work with children. It is also excellent for papiermache
projects. Stored in a closely capped jar, this paste will keep for several
weeks. It keeps longer than Paper Paste and is a little softer. If it gets
too thick it can be thinned with hot water for easy spreading.

Courtesy of Kay Crowley, Boomerville USA Houston, TX 71303701448

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