Slime

You’ll Need: cornstarch, water, food coloring (optional)

Directions: Put some cornstarch into a shallow bowl.  Add enough water to make a paste with a firm consistency.  If desired, you may also add food coloring.  This makes a messy slime that goes from liquid to solid.

Silly Putty

1 part Sta Flo Liquid Starch

1 part Elmer’s White Glue*

Food Coloring (optional)

Mix glue and starch together until it feels like putty.  If desired, add food coloring and mix thoroughly.  If the putty is too sticky, add more liquid starch.  When not in use, Silly Putty may be stored in an airtight container.

*Important Note:  Be sure to use Elmer’s White Glue, NOT Elmer’s “Washable” or “School Glue."

Flubber

In a large container combine:

1 and 1/2 cups warm water

2 cups white glue

Food Coloring

In second, smaller container, combine:

1 and 1/3 cups warm water

3 teaspoons *Borax (available in the laundry section of the grocery store)

Mix ingredients in each container thoroughly.

Pour contents of smaller container into large container.

Gently life and turn mixture until only about a tablespoon of liquid is life.  FLUBBER will be sticky for a moment or two.  Let excess liquid drop off then FLUBBER will be ready!

STRETCH IT! BOUNCE IT! ROLL IT!

Store in an airtight container for about three weeks of use!

Play Dough

1 cup flour

1 cup water

2 teaspoons cream of tartar

1/2 cup salt

1 tablespoon cooking oil

1 teaspoon powdered alum

A few drops of food coloring

Combine Ingredients. Heat and stir until mixture forms a soft ball. Put mixture onto waxed paper until cool.  Knead slightly to eliminate grainy texture.  Store in tightly covered container.  This recipe can be doubled.

Remember... play dough picks up germs so simply throw the dough away after awhile and make a new batch.  It is economical and simple to make.