How to make slime with glue and liquid starch?

The glue is a liquid polymer. This means that the tiny molecules in the glue are in strands like a chain. When you add the liquid starch, the strands of the polymer glue hold together, giving it its slimy feel. The starch acts as a cross-linker that links all the polymer strands together. MAKE IT AN EXPERIMENT The project above is a DEMONSTRATION. read more

Try different types and measurements of glue and liquid starch for different results. Place your slime in different cups and bowls to see how it slowly takes the shape of its container. This is an excellent way to teach children about viscosity. read more