Mad Scientist Slime: DIY Gooey Fun for Kids

Do-It-Yourself ‘Slime’ Recipe

🕒 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🕒 Total Time: 15 minutes
🍽️ Yield: 1 slime

Description:

It’s gooey, slippery, sticky, really slimy, and kids love it! Make up a batch of SLIME and you’ll be the hit of any party. From the Mad Scientist 1995 Girl Scout Day Camp.

Ingredients:

• 2 tablespoons guar gum
• 1 cup water

Instructions:

1. Making The Borax Water:

   • Borax is a type of powder soap that is available in most grocery stores.
   • Add 1 tablespoon Borax powder to 1 cup of water.
   • Stir until most of the powder dissolves.
   • Store the Borax Water in a jar or bottle, and label the container “BORAX & WATER MIXTURE.”
   • Remember that one cup of Borax Water will make many batches of “SLIME.”

2. Preparing The Guar Gum (available at health food stores):

   • Measure 4 cups (approximately 1 litre) of warm water into a large mixing bowl.
   • Add 10 drops of food coloring – possibly green!
   • SLOWLY (very slowly) stir in 2 teaspoons of guar gum.
   • This fine powder has a tendency to clump up if it is not stirred into the water slowly.
   • After thoroughly mixing, pour the guar gum mixture into a soda bottle and label it appropriately.

3. Making Slime:

   • Pour 1/2 cup of the guar gum mixture into a clean zipper-lock bag.
   • Add 1 teaspoon of the Borax Water mixture that you made previously.
   • Seal the bag and shake.
   • Within seconds you’ll have prepared your very own batch of SLIME!
   • This gooey mixture will retain its slimy properties for 1-2 days before finally turning into a watery mess.
   • When the SLIME is no longer good, seal it in the zipper-lock bag and throw it away.
   • Do not pour it down the drain.

4. Safety Precautions with Chemicals:

   • Although these substances are not considered hazardous, you should treat all chemicals with care and wash your hands after handling.
   • Do not taste or eat any of the materials described in these activities.
   • Do not pour any of these experiments down the sink.
   • Clean up any spill immediately.

Enjoy creating this fun and gooey slime with your little ones, ensuring a safe and exciting experience every time! 🌈🎉