1 White Glue Mixture

Mix 2 parts white school glue (PVA glue) with 1 part water.

This means that a 4 fl.oz bottle (118 ml) of white school glue should be mixed with ¼ cup (2 fl.oz. or 60 ml) water.

2 Clear Glue Mixture

Mix 3 parts clear school glue with 1 part water.

If you have a 4 fl.oz bottle (147 ml) of clear school glue, you will need to mix in 3 tbsp. (45 ml) of water.

1. Mix 1 part all-purpose flour with 1 part water. This means that you need to mix 1 cup of water for every cup of flour.
2. Mix well. Break up the lumps.
3. Add a bit of salt to prevent molds from growing.
4. Continue stirring and breaking up the lumps until the mixture is smooth and free of lumps.

1. Mix 1 cup all-purpose flour with 5 cups water. Stir until free of lumps.
2. Put the mixture into a cooking pot and boil for 3 to 5 minutes. Stir from time to time.
3. Remove the pot from the stove.
4. Add 3 tbsp. white sugar to the mixture. Stir until sugar is dissolved.
5. Let the paste cool before use.

Use the liquid starch as is. You can add a bit of water if you find it too thick.