Gak

We have been trapped inside so much lately because of the weather, that we have been breaking out all sorts of indoor activities for Hayden to do. A few days ago we made Gak. It turned out a bit thicker than I would have liked, but Hayden and Peter both still had a blast playing with it. It is so fun to let ooze through your fingers and onto a puddle on the table, and blow giant bubbles in. Here is the recipe if you want to try it yourselves:

Homemade Gak

8 oz Elmers glue
3/4 cup water
a few drops of food coloring

1 Tbsp Borax
1/4 cup warm water

Mix the glue, water and food coloring in a bowl. Dissolve the Borax in the warm water, then add the Borax solution a little at a time to the glue solution until it has all globbed together. Continue to mix with your hands until it is smooth.

I read another recipe that used only a half a tsp of Borax to 1/3 cup warm water, so next time I may try that to see if it turns out a little gooey-er.

Homemade Gak - always a fun way to pass the time!