Flubber
A fun and educational DIY craft recipe for making stretchy and squishy flubber, perfect for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup white school glue Any school glue or craft adhesive will work.
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 cup warm water
- 1/2 teaspoon borax Found in the laundry aisle.
- food coloring (optional) Add for colored flubber.
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- spoon or spatula
- airtight container for storage
Instructions
Preparation
- In a separate bowl, mix 1 cup of warm water with 1/2 teaspoon of borax. Stir gently until the borax is fully dissolved.
- In another mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of white school glue with 1/2 cup of water. If you want colored flubber, add a few drops of food coloring and mix well.
- Gradually add the borax solution to the glue mixture, stirring continuously until it starts to clump together.
- Once combined, take the mixture out of the bowl and start kneading with your hands until it reaches the desired consistency.
- Place the flubber in an airtight container to keep it fresh.
Notes
Consider adding glitter for sparkly flubber or mixing in essential oils for a pleasant scent. Adjust glue and water ratios for different textures.