Slime is anexample of a polymer. The white glue used in the classic slime recipe is also a polymer. The long polyvinyl acetate molecules in glue allow it to flow from the bottle. When polyvinyl acetate reacts with the sodium tetraborate decahydrate in borax, protein molecules in the glue an...
In the second cup, put 1 tablespoon of glue and add 1/2 teaspoon of the Borax solution you just made plus 1 tablespoon cornstarch. DO NOT STIR. Give the ingredients about 15 seconds to work their magic and then stir. You want to stir until it gets too hard. This mixture feels like...
Homemade Laundry Detergent Recipe (Borax-Free) I've been using this laundry detergent recipe for years and I'm so happy with it. It's affordable, easy to make, and it's worked beautifully for my family. For top loaders, use three tablespoons per load. Makes about 38 loads. For HE...
Pure borax can be sprinkled on clothes in the laundry machine to get them whiter. It can also be mixed with washing soda and a bar of soap tomake homemade laundry detergent. Borax also makes a natural household cleaner when mixed with water in a spray bottle. Borax for Slime Borax is a...
Making a homemade smoke bomb is a great project for DIY enthusiasts; it creates a lot of safe smoke with purple flames, which we think is so fun! With the right dye and materials, you can successfully learn how to make a smoke bomb that billows clouds of brightly-colored smoke. Adult ...
There’s a new chalkboard in town and this one is made of slime. We are going to show youhow to make chalkboard slimefor a neat STEAM activity the kids will go crazy for!Homemade slimeis what we do and this year we are creating unique ideas that take basic slime one step further. ...
Here is a homemade laundry detergent recipe that will last anywhere from 6 months to 1 year. It works great and even w/HE washers. Save a lot of money.
If you’ve tried making homemade dishwasher detergent and been disappointed with the results, chances are you were closer to a great recipe than you thought!
Homemade all purpose cleaneris one of the most used items in the cleaning cabinet. It can be used to clean counter-tops, degrease stoves, shine refrigerators, remove crumbs from tabletops, and even wipe up spills on floors. Learn how to make this easy and effective multi-purpose cleaner tod...
A.Anyone interested in metal casting and making home made alloys and tools should check out backyardmetalcasting.com. The man that runs the webpage is a hobbyist and provides plenty of useful info on the topic including how to make you own furnaces, crucibles, and casting sands. Perfect for...