Glue
Materials
·
3/4 cup water
·
2 tablespoons corn syrup
·
1 teaspoon white vinegar
·
Small saucepan
·
Small bowl
·
2 tablespoons cornstarch
·
3/4 cup cold water
Directions
1. Mix water,
corn syrup, and vinegar in saucepan.
2. Bring to a
full, rolling boil.
3. In bowl, mix
cornstarch with cold water.
4. Add this
mixture slowly to the hot mixture, stirring constantly until the mixture
returns to a boil.
5. Boil for 1
minute, then remove from heat.
6. When cooled,
pour into another container and let stand overnight before using.
Homemade Paste
Materials
·
1/2 cup flour
·
Cold water
·
Saucepan
·
Food coloring (optional)
Directions
1. Add cold
water to flour until mixture is as thick as cream.
2. Simmer and
stir in saucepan for 5 minutes.
3. Add a few
drops of food coloring, if desired.
4. This wet,
messy paste takes a while to dry.