i made goo; and it's glorious!

There are many different ways to achieve glorious goo, here are two very simple, don't want to stop playing with the goo favorites. To learn about goo, visit everyday scientist.

Glorious Goo number 1! 

This is very simple. First gather these items:

• Bowl
• Cornstarch
• Water
• Food Coloring (optional but definitely adds more fun!)

This can get a little messy but it is just cornstarch and water so it comes right up. I used to do this a lot for kids at Birthday parties and every time was just as fun as the last. All the directions I have seen say to use about 1 cup of cornstarch to about 1/2 cup of water. I have found that how much food coloring you put in can change this ratio so I like to start here and add more if needed. For example, if it is too runny, add  more cornstarch. If it is too dry, add more water (a little can go along way!) Here is a video showing what the consistency "should" look like.

For extra fun, buy LOTS of cornstarch and try to walk on "water". I have had the opportunity to do this a couple of times and it is a lot of fun! I used a large tupperware container and mixed 18 boxes of cornstarch. Try sinking down and then jumping out, you will be surprised what happens! I think this would be a great next Garage Creative event!

Glorious Goo number 2!

This is another classic recipe that you will find at any science center you go to. You may have to go to the store to purchase a couple of the materials but they are cheap and the end product is well worth it! Here is what you need:

• Bowl
• 4 tsp water
• 1/4 tsp Borax (see picture, it used to come int a green box but this one was new to me) 

• 
• 2 tsp Elmers Glue
• Food Coloring (again optional but well worth it!)

With this one first mix 2 tsp of water with 2 tsp of the glue and some food coloring. In another container mix the remaining amount of water with the borax. When the borax has dissolved, pour the borax mixture into the glue mixture and stir!

I really like changing the amounts to see how that changes the end product. It is also fun to double it and make more. There you have, you just made your own silly putty!

Have fun!

The Garage Creative