Bioplastic Hearts
Create beautiful, heart-shaped decorations using natural ingredients for an eco-friendly craft project.
Ingredients
Bioplastic Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon vinegar
- 1 tablespoon glycerin
- 1 tablespoon water
- as desired Food coloring (optional) For coloring the bioplastic.
Tools and Supplies
- 1 unit Heart-shaped molds or cookie cutters
- 1 sheet Wax paper or parchment paper To place molds on while drying.
- 1 unit Small saucepan
- 1 spoon Spoon For mixing ingredients.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a small saucepan, mix together cornstarch, vinegar, glycerin, and water. Stir well until smooth, breaking any lumps.
- Place the saucepan on low heat. Continuously stir the mixture as it warms until it reaches a gel-like consistency.
- If desired, mix in a few drops of food coloring until you achieve your desired hue.
- Carefully pour the bioplastic into your heart-shaped molds or use cookie cutters on wax paper.
- Allow the bioplastic hearts to cool and set for several hours or overnight.
- Gently pop the hearts out of the molds. They should come out easily if adequately set.
Notes
Customize with different food colorings, shapes, or add texture like glitter for a unique touch. Store in a cool, dry place.