Today we are making a super easy Gak recipe, aka gack slime. This fun homemade slime recipe with only 2 ingredients is great for kids of all ages. Homemade Gak is a fun alternative to slime — it’s thicker, squishier, and makes fun sounds when you press down into it.
How to Make Gak
If you were around in the 90s, you probably had Gak as a toy or watched the Gak attacks on Nickelodeon which included a green slime substance being dumped most likely on someone’s head.
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Our Gak is a variation on a homemade slime recipe that is fun and easy to make.
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Two-Ingredient Gak Recipe
Supplies Needed to Make Gak
Directions to Make Gak
Step 1
Add the glue to a bowl. If you want to color the gak, add a few drops of food coloring and mix it into the glue.
Step 2
Slowly stir in the liquid starch, adding 1/4 cup at a time.
Step 3
You’ll need to use your hands to incorporate the liquid starch into the glue. It’s kind of like kneading bread — just keep working it until it’s fully incorporated.
Step 4
Let it sit for a few minutes and it will acquire a smooth consistency.
Finished Gak Slime
Then, it’s ready for play!
We had a lot of fun stretching out the gak.
It’s really cool how it will melt back down into itself if you let it sit long enough.
Prep Time
5 minutes
Active Time
5 minutes
Total Time
10 minutes
Difficulty
Medium
Estimated Cost
$5
Materials
- 1 bottle clear school glue
- 3/4 cup liquid starch
- Optional: food coloring
Tools
- bowl
- something to stir with
Instructions
- In a small or medium bowl, add the glue.
- If you are going to color your Gak (we made traditional green slime) then add your food coloring to the glue and mix.
- Slowly stir in the liquid starch 1/4 cup at a time.
- Knead the mixture until everything is fully combined.
- Let rest a few minutes.
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We hope you love this homemade gak recipe for kids! Leave us a comment and tell us your kid’s favorite slime recipe!