Showing posts with label crafts. Show all posts
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Tuesday, August 12, 2008

Magic Muck, Oobleck, Gooey Stuff

Because of the previous week with me driving my kids crazy (or my kids driving me crazy-take your pick) I made up some Oobleck. What is this you ask? It's this gooey mess that is fun for kids and a tension release for moms.
Here's what you need:
3/4 cup cornstarch
1/3 cup water
5-7 drops food coloring (optional)
Mix water and food coloring together in bowl. Slowly add cornstarch to water and food coloring mixture. Do not stir! Let the mixture stand for 2-3 minutes. Pick up a handful of oobleck and squeeze it until it forms a hard ball. Open your hand and the magic muck will turn from a solid into a liquid. Hints: A little bit of water goes a long way. If you get too much water just add more cornstarch. This can be left out on the counter and if it dries out just add a little water.

Hopefully this helps entertain.  Or at least keeps the peace.