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Blubber and Ooblik

Again, watch out for cheap glue that has too much water in it.

Mix 1/2 cup water with 1/2 cup glue.
In a separate container, mix 1/2 cup water with 2 T Borax
(You'll find this hidden away in a tiny recess of your detergent aisle)
Now, while stirring the Borax mixture constantly, add the glue mixture.
It should immediately glump up and look like blubber (Or at least what
we imagine blubber to look like.) If it isn't really glumpy and tough,
mix up more Borax mixture and add that to it.
Use the same toys as with silly putty. This does not stick
to things as much as silly putty.

Ooblik

In a large pan with sides or on a tray with sides, pour in a bunch of
cornstarch. Add a little bit of water.
Let the kids mix it up with their fingers. If it's too stiff to mix, add
more water until it's just a little bit stiff.
Add toys like funnels, measuring cups, wooden spoons, spatulas,
or be creative!
To save this mixture, let it dry out completely, then put it in
a plastic bag for another rainy day.

Jane


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