Making slime with guar gum involves a simple process combining water, guar gum powder, and a sodium borate solution to create a fun, gooey substance. This method utilizes the thickening properties of guar gum and the cross-linking reaction with borate ions to form the characteristic slime texture.
Ingredients
According to the provided reference, you will need the following:
- Water
- Food coloring (optional)
- Guar Gum Powder
- Sodium Borate Solution
Here are the specific measurements listed:
| Ingredient | Metric Measurement | Imperial Measurement |
|---|---|---|
| Water | 100 ml | 1/2 cup |
| Food Coloring | No more than 4 drops | No more than 4 drops |
| Guar Gum Powder | 0.5 g | 1/8 tsp |
| Sodium Borate Solution | 5 ml | 1 tsp |
Note: Feel free to mix food colors to achieve your desired shade.
Step-by-Step Guide
Follow these steps to create guar gum slime based on the reference:
- Measure Water: Measure 100 ml ([1/2 cup]) of water into a bowl.
- Add Food Coloring: Add no more than 4 drops of food coloring to the water. You can mix different colors if you like.
- Add Guar Gum: Add 0.5 g ([1/8 tsp]) of guar gum powder to the water mixture.
- Stir Vigorously: Stir the mixture vigorously until the guar gum powder is completely dissolved.
- Let Stand: Let the mixture stand for 5 minutes to allow it to thicken.
- Add Sodium Borate Solution: While continuing to stir the mixture, add 5 ml ([1tsp]) of sodium borate solution.
- Play! Your slime is now ready to be played with.
Following these steps precisely, as outlined in the reference dated 12-Mar-2017, will result in guar gum slime.
