Paste Recipes

Thin Paste

1/4 cup sugar

1/4 cup all purpose flour;

1/2 tsp powdered alum

1-3/4 cups water

1/4 tsp oil of cinnamon

1. In a medium-sized pan, mix together sugar, flour and alum.

2. Gradually add 1 cup water, stirring vigorously to break up lumps.

3. Boil until clear and smooth stirring constantly.

4. Add remaining water and oil of cinnamon. Stir until thoroughly mixed.

Makes one pint. How to use it: Spread paste with a brush or tongue depressor. Thin Paste is an excellent adhesive for scrapbooks, collages, and Strip Papier-mâché'. This paste can be stored in a jar for several months without refrigeration.

Paper Paste

1/3 cup all purpose wheat flour

2 Tbls sugar

1 cup water

1/4 tsp oil of cinnamon

1. Mix flour and sugar in a saucepan. Gradually add water, stirring vigorously to break up lumps.

2. Cook over low heat until clear, stirring constantly.

3. Remove from stove and add oil of cinnamon. Stir until well blended.

Makes about 1 cup. Spread paste with a brush or tongue depressor. Soft, smooth, thick and white, Paper Paste has a good spreading consistency and is especially appropriate for use with small children or for any paste-up work. This paste can be stored in a covered jar forseveral weeks without refrigeration