If it stiffens up again, it can be whipped again, and more water added if necessary. 1. Make paste. Mix color into paste. Spread mixture onto wet paper. Pretend you're back in kindergarten.
Color is added after the paste is the desired consistancy.
Add six parts cold water to one part plain flour, stirring to form a smooth paste. Bring to a boil in a saucepan, stirring continuously to avoid lumps. Rice paste - follow instructions for cornstarch. This makes a very grainy and interestingly textured paste. Divide into containers and add acrylic paints for the desired color.