Friday, August 17, 2007

Fun activity to do with your kids

Flubber
1 1/2 c. warm water
2 c. white glue (about 5 normal sized containers - got it for .15 a bottle)
1 1/3 c. warm water
3 t. Borax detergent (Walmart has is it by the laundry soap)
food coloring


1. In a large container, combine the food coloring, 2 cups white glue and 1 1/2 c. warm water


2. In a second container, combine 1 1/3 c. warm water and 3 t. Borax.


3. Pour Borax mixture into glue mixture and gently lift and turn the mixture with a metal spoon until about a tablespoon of liquid is left.


4. Flubber will be sticky for a moment or two. Let the excess liquid drip off, then the flubber is ready. stretch it, bounce it, roll it and store it in an airtight container.


Flubber is an example of a non-Newtonian substance (it appears to be a liquid and a solid at the same time.)

also - check out this website for other fun ideas!

1 comment:

Charis & Judah's Mom said...

that sounds like fun!

i accidentally deleted your witty comment on my blog. could you post it again?