This is actually a recipe for flubber. We called it ooblek and made it after reading Bartholomew and the Ooblek in honor of Dr. Seussís birthday that was this past Saturday. Ooblek is a non-toxic, gooey substance that has no practical purpose, aside from being a fun craft project for children. However, adult supervision is recommended during creation and play. Ooblek can be made in only a few minutes using a combination of borax, glue, and food coloring. You can make approximately 12 ounces of Ooblek.
1. Empty a four ounce bottle of non-toxic glue into a clean, empty bowl and stir in ten drops of the food coloring of choice using a wooden spoon. Act quickly before the glue can begin to dry.
2. Add one teaspoon of borax into one cup of lukewarm water. Stir with a wooden spoon until all of the borax dissolves.
3. Add the borax solution to the glue mixture, stirring continuously with the wooden spoon. After five to ten minutes, the mixture will thicken into a glob.
4. Knead the Ooblek with your hands until it becomes smooth and dries completely.
5. Store the Ooblek in a zipper lock bag. Leave a small hole in the seal and press all excess air out. Seal the bag until the next use.
Enjoy!
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