laundry starch putty

1 part liquid laundry starch (they still sell this at grocery stores in the laundry section.)
2 parts elmer's glue
optional: food coloring, glitter


This is a recipe that you see in any kid's craft book. The key is to make alot. Since it resembles silly putty the recipes often call for tiny amounts so you can fit your putty in a plastic egg. This isn't really that fun for kids to play with. As with playdough, it is better to have a large amount. I get a big jug of glue from the hardware store and use a cup of starch and two cups of glue. Then you mix it together well and let it sit in a ziplock bag or an airtight container and by the next day it should be perfect. If you keep it covered well it will last forever!