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DIY Flubber

Create your own colorful and stretchy flubber with simple household ingredients for a fun sensory experience.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Craft, Sensory Activity
Cuisine DIY
Servings 1 batch
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

Flubber Ingredients

  • 1 cup white school glue Use for best stretchy texture.
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda Enhances elasticity.
  • 2 teaspoons contact lens solution Can be replaced with liquid starch for a different texture.
  • as desired drops Food coloring Optional for customization.

Tools Needed

  • 1 each mixing bowl
  • 1 each spoon For mixing.
  • 1 each airtight container For storage.

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of white school glue with 1 cup of warm water.
  • Stir the mixture until well blended, and the glue is fully dissolved.
  • If you want a colorful flubber, add a few drops of food coloring to your glue mixture. Mix until you achieve your desired color.
  • Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of baking soda and mix thoroughly.
  • Slowly add 2 teaspoons of contact lens solution to the mixture while stirring.
  • Keep stirring until the flubber begins to take shape and pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
  • Once the mixture is combined, remove it from the bowl and knead it with your hands for a couple of minutes.

Notes

Store in an airtight container at room temperature. Will last for several weeks. You can customize with glitter or essential oils.
Keyword crafting, Flubber, Kids Activities, Science Experiments, Sensory Play