Homemade Flubber / Goo

I thought I posted this a long time ago, but maybe I didn't. It's the recipe for Homemade Flubber / Goo. It's fantastic. I got the recipe years ago from a friend who worked in daycare. I've given it away as gifts, whipped it up when the kids were bored (like today) and it keeps beautifully (Did I mention easy clean up? Soap and water). Here goes:

Part I - In one larger bowl mix (see picture):

• 2 c. glue (I used Elmers regular)
  
• 1 1/2c warm water
  

Part II - In another bowl mix:

• 1 1/3 c. warm water
  
• 4 tsp. Borax powder
  

NEXT - Pour Part II into Part I. Swish it around until it is a blubbery mess (not all water will be mixed in, that's okay). Lift it out and knead on a non-porous surface. (see picture)

Hints

• wash hands before using
  
• store in airtight container
  
• may mold after 6 weeks (mine never lasts that long, though - the kids destroy it
  

For colored Goo: Take an old marker and remove the inner core. Squeeze the coloring into the bowl of glue and mix (before adding water). If you're using an older marker that is dried out - just soak it in a little bit of warm water, then try squeezing it. You can also use food coloring, but I find the marker thing more flexible, not to mention cheaper. (For my pink Goo, I used an old highlighter- see picture)

Here's the finished product - color is way off, though.

And the twins, enjoying the Goo. They were pretending they were cooking up some good eats. January 20, 2003