Materials:
5 oz. Paper Cup
50 mL of Glue Solution (6 parts Elmer's glue : 4 parts water)
1 teaspoon of Borax Solution (use 1 tablespoon of Borax for each 1 cup
of water)
Food Coloring
Zip lock bag
Safety:
Borax, sodium borate, is moderately toxic in quantities of more than one
gram per 1000 g of body weight. Wash any borax from the hands with water.
Wash hands after handling the slime. DO not allow Gak to remain on clothing,
upholstery, or wood surfaces. The Gak will stain or mar the surface. Clean
up any spilled Gak immediately.
Procedure:
1. Obtain a clean paper cup.
2. Add 50 ml of the glue solution to your cup.
3. Add 3 drops of your favorite food color. Stir well.
4. Add 1 teaspoon of borax solution to your cup and stir. The contents
of the cup should begin to thicken. Continue to stir for a couple of minutes
and then remove from the beaker. The substance will be sticky at first,
so knead it in your hands until it becomes more rubbery. Kneading under
hot water will give the best results.
5.
Store Gak in a sealed Zip lock Bag.
The
Gak should stretch and flow easily, but it will tear if pulled hard. The
Gak will dry out and become less stretchy after handling. It can be re-hydrated
by mixing with a small amount of water before storage.
Alternative
Version
Materials:
Baby Powder
5 oz. Paper Cup
5 teaspoons of Elmer's Glue
Water
Borax Solution (use 1 tablespoon of Borax for each 1 cup of
water)
Food Coloring Zip lock bag
Safety:
Borax, sodium borate, is moderately toxic in quantities of
more than one gram per 1000 g of body weight. Wash any borax
from the hands with water. Wash hands after handling the slime.
DO not allow Gak to remain on clothing, upholstery, or wood
surfaces. The Gak will stain or mar the surface. Clean up
any spilled Gak immediately.
Procedure:
1. Measure 1 level teaspoon of talcum powder and place it
in a 5 oz paper cup.
2. Add 5 teaspoons of Elmer's Glue and 4 teaspoons of water.
3. Stir well to mix all ingredients.
4. Add 4 drops of food coloring to the material in the paper
cup and stir well.
5. Add 1 teaspoon of Borax solution and stir well.
6. Remove the Gak from the cup. Pull the solid off your stirrer.
7. The Gak may be sticky at first, but will become less sticky
after handling.
8. Store Gak in a sealed Zip-lock Bag.
The
Gak should stretch and flow easily, but it will tear if pulled
hard. The Gak will dry out and become less stretchy after
handling. It can be re-hydrated by mixing with a small amount
of water before storage.
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