Starch (basic)

1/2 cup starch
2 1/2 quarts boiling water
1/2 cup cold water

Mix starch with the cold water and stir to a smooth paste. Add the boiling water gradually to the creamed mixture and cook, stirring constantly, for about 5 minutes or until the mixture becomes transparent.

    Heavy Starch: Mix 1 part basic starch with 1 part lukewarm water.
    Medium Starch: Mix 1 part basic starch to 3 or 4 parts lukewarm water.
    Light Starch: Mix 1 part basic starch to 5 or 6 parts lukewarm water.