Gak

8 oz White Glue
Acrylic Paint
1 c. water
Borax (*Borax can be purchased at most stores in the Laundry Aisle.)


Combine glue, 5 T. paint, and 3/4 c. of water in a bowl.

In a separate bowl, mix 1 T. Borax and 1/4 c. water.

Pour Borax mix in glue mix. A blob will form. It is a vey cool chemical reaction. Don't worry if it looks a little stringy. The blob will smooth out on it's own.

Remove the ball from the mix and press it into a plastic ziplock.

Make another batch of the Borax and water mix and pour it into the lefto over glue mixture.

Repeat this process until all of the glue mix is gone.

Colored Pasta, or Rice

2 Cups Dry Pasta
1/4 Cup Rubbing Alchol
Food Coloring (about 20 Drops per 2 cups Pasta)

Mix it all together and in a large bowl.

Let it air dry on a paper plate, or paper towels for about 30 min.

Use for Collages with" Tacky Glue", Elmers glue wont work., Use Pene, or macaroni, or any thing with holes in it for necklaces. Can use it in Playdough to make faces and sculptures.

Good for counting and sorting activities.

Good manipulatives for counting card games.