Dec 4 2021 - Christmas Slime - the Perfect Gift

 

Why do people love slime?  Here's the answer: "Other than the sheer fun of learning science, slime is popular for several reasons. Some find it satisfying to watch slime turn from a solid to a liquid and back again.   Squishing it between your fingers can also be a great way to relieve stress. And some people just like it because it's gooey and fun to stretch.   Personally, I find it fascinating watching basic ingredients turn into something completely different with just a few minutes of stirring. I also use a special type of slime to clean electronics."  ~ from cnet.com   Slime can be made in many different varieties. Here's a sample of some of the most popular. Each of these links will take you to a video that shows how to make it.  This is an excellent Christmas activity - just like making cookies. Glitter slime or unicorn slime: Just a basic slime recipe with glitter mixed in.  Cleaning slime: This is a thicker slime that works almost like a lint brush to get crud out of your keyboard and other electronics. Fluffy slime: This slime feels like a soft marshmallow when you squish it. Popping slime: Styrofoam pellets or other beads mixed in with regular slime make this one a sensory delight.  Borax-free slime: Some people who are concerned about how harsh borax (a cleaning agent) can be on the skin opt for slime recipes without it. Glow-in-the-dark slime: Yes, it really does glow in the dark and it can be made at home with nontoxic items. Slime grew in reputation since its introduction in 1976. The movie Ghostbusters in 1984 showcased slime with a recipe that remains secret and was said to be edible.   As special effects supervisor Chuck Gaspar told Cinefex, they used a mixture of water, food coloring, and two thickeners called methocel and separan. “It would not have any taste, but you could eat it,” he said. “The grade of methocel we used is also used in pie thickeners and salad dressings.” Now that explains my rejection of commercial salad dressings. Two scenes on models at the railroad conventions of the past.

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Slime in the Kitchen with Dina!

Wake Up on the Bright Side  Little did I know that the Advent calendar was first used by German Lutherans in the 19th and 20th centuries.  I don't remember having an Advent calendar, and I come from a German Lutheran family.   We spent a lot of time in the kitchen as children making cookies, vinegar toffee and ice candles.  What do children make today? Homemade slime rather than cookies.  There are recipes for chia seed edible slime, the jello slime and the marshmallow edible slime.  Let's start with the classic recipe which has borax in it. How to Make Slime with Elmer's Glue 2 Bottles of Elmer's glue (5-6 oz each bottle)– Clear, Glitter Glue, or White Glue. ½ – 1 tsp of Borax (the tiny sized spoons) 1 cup hot water, ½ cup water. Big, wide bowl. Liquid watercolor or food coloring (optional) Glitter (optional) Confetti (optional) Here are the non-Borax slime recipes: Ingredients Cornstarch Slime 1 and ½ cups (350ml) of water 13 drops of food coloring 2 cups cornstarch Edible Slime 14 oz. can of sweetened condensed milk 1 Tablespoon (14 grams) of cornflour 10-15 drops of food coloring Baby Juice Slime ½ cup glue Food coloring ½ cup baby powder Powdered Fiber Slime Water Food coloring 1 teaspoon (5ml) powdered fiber 1 cup (237ml) of water You can go to wikihow HERE for the step-by-step instructions.  I've never seen so much great looking slimy stuff! Here's Santa at the Grimsby Museum's Fantasy of Trees on Sunday.

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