No-Bake Craft Clay

1 cup cornstarch
1 1/4 cups cold water
2 cups baking soda
Food coloring
Paint

Mix all ingredients except paint in saucepan over medium heat for 4 minutes until thick (like mashed potatoes). Add food coloring to water before mixture adding for color.

Remove from heat, turn out onto a plate and cover with a damp cloth until cool. Knead like dough. Store in an airtight container.