The traditional method of making papier-mache adhesive is to use a mixture of water and flour or another starch, mixed to the consistency of heavy cream. Then, paper, brown bags, or newspaper strips are glued together with this adhesive mixture. An alternate method of making paper mache adhesive is to create a mixture of water and Almidon (a starc​h produce​d in Mexico). Almidon is stirred into boiling water to create the consistency of thick gelatin. this becomes Engrudo which can then be adhered to any form of paper, perfect to make those brightly colored Mexican piñatas.