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Homemade Slime

Source of Recipe

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Recipe Introduction

Borax is made of a chemical called sodium borate. The glue is a polymer called polyvinyl acetate. In water solution, the Borax reacts with the glue (polyvinyl acetate) molecules, linking them together into one giant molecule. This crosslinked compound is able to absorb large amounts of water, producing a gel.

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List of Ingredients

Borax
White Glue (like Elmers)
Water
Food Coloring (optional)
Paper Cups
Ziploc Plastic Bags



Recipe

Borax is available in the laundry section of your local grocery store. Take a cup of water and add to it 1 Tbsp. of Borax (approx 4% solution). Stir until completely dissolved.
Make a 50% water 50% white glue solution. Take 1/4 cup of each and mix thoroughly.
In a Ziploc bag, add equal parts of the borax solution to equal parts of the glue solution. 1/2 cup of each will make a cup of slime.
Add a couple drops of food coloring.
Seal bag and knead the mixture.
Dig in and have fun. Remember to wash your hands after playing.
Keep your slime in the sealed bag in the refrigerator when not playing with it to keep it longer. Unfortunately it may eventually dry out or grow mold. Just throw it out and start again!

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