Flubber, Holy Object of Eris

by Calliope

Flubber:

ingredients needed:

2 Cups of Elmer's Glue

3 tsp Borax detergent (all grocery stores still sell it - *must* be Borax)

Cold water

2 containers for mixing, 1 container that seals airtight for storing

Food coloring (optional)

the process:

in Container A mix 2 cups Elmer's glue, 1 1/2 cups cold water, and whatever food coloring you want to use (it won't work to try to add the food coloring later).

STIR VERY WELL

in Container B mix 1 1/2 cups cold water and 3 tsp Borax. stir continuously to disperse the Borax granules -- they will *not* dissolve. while the Borax is dispersed in the water (before it settles to the bottom), pour this solution into Container A. DO NOT MIX!! DON'T TOUCH IT!! (but watch how it congeals, very cool interaction).

let it set for 12 - 24 hours uncovered (again, DO NOT MIX while it is setting). at the end of the setting up, there may be a watery residue on top. that's okay.

now comes the fun part :) stick your hand into Container A and WORK THE GOO. it will be slippery at first. when it gets shiny and sorta plasticy looking, it's ready. you'll know it when it gets there -- it looks and feels just like Flubber should :)

keep the Flubber sealed in an airtight container, and take it out and play with it often. put it on the table and watch it ooze. hold it in your hand, and watch it ooze. give it to your friends, and watch it.. ooze.. :)

DON'T eat the Flubber. while it picks up easily, don't rub it in the carpet.. it may *do* things inside the vacuum cleaner :)

(this moment of FlubberFun brought to you by OMSI) and,

-Calliope