How to make Slippery Sludge

A good slimy experiment for kids and parents to do together!

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• measuring cup
• cornstarch
• ziplock bag
• dropper
• water
• blue food coloring
• corn syrup

1. Pour 1/2 cup of cornstarch into the plastic bag.

2. Add 1/4 cup of corn syrup, a dropperful of water and several drops of blue food coloring.

3. Seal the bag and mix the ingredients by kneading the bag. If the mixture is too dry, add a little more corn syrup. If it's too wet, add a little more cornstarch.

4. Reach in and grab a sticky handful!!!!

Tips & Warnings

• This can be a messy project if you aren't careful!

[spearpe]

on 5/19/2008 Thanks, I went ahead and edited that.. lol!

[redguide]

on 5/19/2008 We are going to do this today. You dont mention corn syrup in the 'what you will need ' section. We have some in the house but others may get started and then find that out. Just a tip. Looks like good fun!