Recipes

Bubble Solution Based on the recipe used by the Exploratorium 2/3 cup (150 ml) Joy or Dawn dishwashing soap 1 gallon (3.8 L) water (distilled water works best) 2 to 3 tablespoons (30 to 45 ml) glycerin* (optional) * Glycerin is available in pharmacies or chemical supply houses. It makes the bubbles last a little longer before they pop, but the solution works well without it.
Play Dough 2 cups (500 ml) flour 1 cup (250 ml) salt 1 teaspoon (5 ml) cream of tartar 2 tablespoons (25 ml) oil 1 teaspoon (5 ml) food coloring 2 cups (500 ml) water 1. Mix ingredients in a saucepan. Ask a grown-up for help in cooking over medium heat, stirring constantly, until dough leaves the sides of the pan. 2. Remove dough from pan and when cool to the touch, knead for a few minutes.
Paper-Mache 3 cups (750 ml) cold water 1 1/2 cups (375 ml) flour Oil of peppermint 1. In a heavy saucepan, stir flour into cold water. Ask a grown-up to cook over low heat until the mixture thickens to a creamy paste. 2. Cool; then add a few drops of peppermint oil.