Flubber
A delightful, stretchy substance that combines fun and creativity, perfect for educational play and exploring science concepts.
Ingredients
Flubber Ingredients
- 1 cup white school glue Regular white school glue works best.
- 1 cup water Regular tap water.
- 1 tablespoon borax This will be the activator.
- 1 cup warm water For mixing with borax.
- to taste drops food coloring Optional for colored flubber.
Tools
- 1 bowl mixing bowl For preparing mixtures.
- 1 cup measuring cups For measuring ingredients.
- 1 utensil stirring utensil For mixing the ingredients.
- 1 airtight container For storage.
Instructions
Prepare the Borax Solution
- In a separate bowl, mix 1 tablespoon of borax with 1 cup of warm water.
- Stir until the borax is completely dissolved.
Mix Glue and Water
- In another bowl, combine 1 cup of white school glue with 1 cup of water.
- If you want colored flubber, add a few drops of food coloring at this stage and mix well.
Combine the Mixtures
- Slowly add the borax solution to the glue mixture.
- Stir immediately; the mixture will start to clump together and form flubber.
Knead the Flubber
- Once the mixture starts to form, use your hands to knead it gently for a few minutes.
- As you knead, you will feel the flubber becoming less sticky and more elastic.
Storage
- Place your flubber in an airtight container when you're done playing to keep it fresh.
Notes
For a glittery flubber, add a tablespoon of glitter to the glue mixture. You can also swap borax for contact lens solution for a borax-free recipe.