GAk!

Hallie brought over a recipe for GAK or Slime or what-ever-it is. You know the slimy stuff that stretches and feels gooey and the kids love it. This is a simple recipe and made NO mEsS!
8 oz Elmers glue * food coloring * 1 tsp borax * water - This came from www.SteveSpanglerScience.com and had really clear directions.
1. Empty glue into bowl. Fill glue bottle with water (put lid back on) shake and empty rest of glue into bowl. Stir. Add drop or two of food coloring.
2. Measure 1/2 cup of warm water and stir in a teaspoon of borax powder. The borax is the secret ingredient that turns the glue into slime.
"While stirring the glue/water solution slowly add a little of the Borax solution. Immediately you'll feel the long strands of molecules starting to connect."
3. Abandon Spoon. Use your hands to mix the solution as you continue to add the borax water. Keep mixing until you get your slime the firmness you desire.
4. Store in a zip lock bag.
We used Elmer's school glue and didn't put in all the borax water. 3 girls each put a hand into the mixing bowl and mixed well. They loved making it and love playing with the gak.
My rule: ONLY AT THE KITCHEN TABLE - DO NOT PLAY WITH ON THE FURNITURE ! (based on a child leaving a glob of homemade slime on our piano -years ago- that ate the finish off that spot!)