Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Fun (non-edible) recipes for the kids

Slime
2 cups white school glue
1-1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon Borax
1/2 cup water
Food coloring

Combine the glue and 1 ½ cups water. Mix until the stickiness is gone. Dissolve the Borax in the ½ cup water. Add food coloring, if desired. Add this mixture to the glue. Knead the mixture with hands about 10 minutes. Store in an airtight container.

Flubber
Mix thoroughly the following ingredients in a bowl:
1-1/2 cups very warm water
2 cups Elmer's glue
food coloring

In a separate bowl, mix thoroughly:
1-1/3 cups very warm water
2 level teaspoons Borax

Mix the contents of the two bowls together kneading until it is fully combined. Discard any remaining liquid.