Sparkly Paint Premix liquid starch with powdered tempera or pour liquid starch on the paper. Have kids spread it around and then sprinkle on powdered tempera from a big holed salt shaker. Spread it around some more. Add salt for more sparkles.
Coarse salt works best.
Add starch a little at a time, stirring constantly. Keep stirring until mixture holds together like putty. Test with your fingers, if too sticky, add more starch in small amounts until mass is smooth and rubbery. Have fun pulling, stretching, bouncing and taking transfers off of the Sunday comics, etc. Store in a plastic bag or airtight container.