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How to Make Gunge

Gunge, or slime, is a slippery fluid often used in practical jokes called sliming or gunging. Gunge is poured over the victim's head or they are dunked into a tank containing gunge. A gunge tank, similar to a dunking tank in which a victim is submerged in water, can be used at fundraisers and charitable events. Homemade gunge is made out of simple materials and can be any color desired. A non-toxic version is best for children.

Things You'll Need

1 1/4 cup water
1 tbsp. borax
3 glass bowls
Wooden spoon
1/4 cup white glue
Food coloring or poster paint
1 cup custard
Gummy worms, chocolate chips or mini marshmallows (optional)

Instructions

Gunge for Adults
- 1
  Mix 1 cup of water and 1 tbsp. of borax in a glass bowl. Stir with a wooden spoon until the borax is completely dissolved.
- 2
  Pour 1/4 cup of water and 1/4 cup of white glue into a second glass bowl and stir with a wooden spoon.
- 3
  Pour 1/2 cup of the borax solution into the glue mixture. Add several drops of food coloring to the mixture. Substitute poster paint to make non-staining gunge.
- 4
  Stir the mixture until it becomes stiff.
Non-toxic Gunge for Kids
- 5
  Put 1 cup of ready-made custard in a glass bowl.
- 6
  Add two to three drops of food coloring and mix with a wooden spoon.
- 7
  Add gummy worms, chocolate chips or mini marshmallows, if desired. This gunge is edible.

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