How to Make Wallpaper Paste With Starch

If you are looking to redecorate your home, wallpaper may be the way to go. Wallpaper provides unlimited colors, patterns, and decorating options to anyone willing to invest the time required to properly hang it. Normally store-bought wallpaper glue or adhesive is required, but you can economically and easily make a homemade paste with starch.

Things You'll Need

• Large pot with lid
• Large bowl
• Large spoon
• Dash of glycerin
• Cornstarch

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Instructions

1. • 1

     Set aside 5 parts water and 1 part cornstarch. Mix 1 part water with 1 part cornstarch in a large bowl.

   • 2

     Boil the remaining 4 parts water in large pot.

   • 3

     Remove boiled water from heat.

   • 4

     Stir the cornstarch mixture into the boiled water.

   • 5

     Add a dash of glycerin to the mixture and stir for approximately 90 seconds.

   • 6

     Cover the pot with the lid and let the paste cool. It's now ready to be used.