How to Make Homemade Goop: Kids Easy Craft Idea

"I'm bored." Sound all too familiar? Keep them busy with this kids easy craft idea called goop.

For less than two bucks and five minutes of your time, the kids will be singing your praises. Grab the supplies and entertain them with homemade Goop- The slick, snotty, slime putty for ages 5-40.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1/4 Cup of Cornstarch
• 4oz. White Glue
• 1/2 teaspoon Borax
• 1/4 cup warm water
• Liquid Food Coloring
• 2 Mixing Bowls
• Large Spoon
• The Camera

1. 
   To make this kids easy craft, get out the mixing bowl.

   Get out one mixing bowl.
   
   Before you begin, instruct the kids that although this is a homemade recipe, it is for fun and play, NOT TO EAT.

2. 
   Let the kids help with this easy craft. The idea is to get them involved.

   Pour the cornstarch into the bowl. Have the kids sift with their fingers. (Although this is an easy craft activity, keep napkins or a towel close by in case of spills.)

3. 
   Pour the glue.

   Pour the glue into the bowl.
   
   Mix well. Once again, this can be a messy kids craft. My suggestion is to make homemade goop in the kitchen, not the living or dining room. You don't want this on the couch a year from now.

4. 
   Even though it's a kids easy craft, food coloring scares some moms. Solution? Vinegar~

   Mix water food coloring and Borax in a separate bowl. Mix until dissolved. Don't worry about the food coloring, let the kids enjoy this easy craft. The idea of food coloring staining fingers sends some mothers into a panic. Don't worry, a little vinegar will take it right off.

5. 
   The Perfect Kids Easy Craft~

   Pour the two mixtures together. Stir for 3 minutes, even after you see the homemade goop forming. This is to make sure it's mixed all the way through. Let the kids help with this fun and easy part.

Tips & Warnings

• Grab the camera and snap some homemade fun. Kids will play with this fun goop for hours
• Kids can roll it, throw it, smash it, trash it, beat it, the possibilities are endless.
• This is a great kids easy craft idea, yet so cheap.
• Remind children not to eat this.

[hillzbiz]

on 5/7/2009 sounds fun. I have made the oobleck, with just cornstarch and water, but I will definetely try this one too!!

[athome]

on 3/22/2009 this is fun, great idea 5

[goodselfme]

on 2/23/2009 Sounds like a lot of fun to make and play with too.tx

[staysik]

on 2/10/2009 Fun winter-time crafts to do with kids, or just creative-types who never really grew up!!

[HardworkinJudy]

on 2/7/2009 Kids love using their hands and being creative. This will be great fun. Thanks!