How to Make Floam

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Gather your materials and prepare your work area.

   You will need water, borax, white all-purpose glue, food coloring, polystyrene beads, a teaspoon, a mixing bowl, a cup, and a plastic zipper storage bag.
   
   Protect your work surface with a layer of newspaper or an old tablecloth.
   
   Polystyrene (also called styrofoam) beads can be found at most craft stores and hobby shops.
   
   They are often used as the filling for bean bag chairs and certain types of pillowsIf you don't want to spend extra money buying polystyrene beads, you can make your own out of block styrofoam.
   
   Simply shred the block using a cheese grater.
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   Step 2: Dissolve two teaspoons of borax in half a cup of water.

   Measure two teaspoons of borax and add to the cup.
   
   Pour half a cup of water into the cup.
   
   Stir until the borax is well-dissolved.
   
   Set the borax and water mixture aside while you prepare the other ingredients. /images/thumb/b/b3/Make-Floam-Step-2-Version-4.jpg/v4-550px-Make-Floam-Step-2-Version-4.jpg /images/thumb/b/b3/Make-Floam-Step-2-Version-4.jpg/v4-300px-Make-Floam-Step-2-Version-4.jpg Use one teaspoon of borax instead of two for a gooier floam.
   
   Use three teaspoons for a more solid floam that better holds its shape., Measure a quarter cup of room temperature water into a large mixing bowl.
   
   Blend in a quarter cup of white craft glue.
   
   To color the floam, add a few drops of liquid or paste food coloring. /images/thumb/0/09/Make-Floam-Step-3-Version-4.jpg/v4-550px-Make-Floam-Step-3-Version-4.jpg /images/thumb/0/09/Make-Floam-Step-3-Version-4.jpg/v4-300px-Make-Floam-Step-3-Version-4.jpg You can mix your food colors together to create new colors.
   
   Try to match the glue mixture to your exact favorite color! , Have one person hold the bag open while another pours from the bowl. /images/thumb/1/1b/Make-Floam-Step-4-Version-4.jpg/v4-550px-Make-Floam-Step-4-Version-4.jpg /images/thumb/1/1b/Make-Floam-Step-4-Version-4.jpg/v4-300px-Make-Floam-Step-4-Version-4.jpg , Add about one and one third cups of polystyrene beads to the glue mixture.Next, pour in your borax solution./images/thumb/6/66/Make-Floam-Step-5-Version-4.jpg/v4-550px-Make-Floam-Step-5-Version-4.jpg /images/thumb/6/66/Make-Floam-Step-5-Version-4.jpg/v4-300px-Make-Floam-Step-5-Version-4.jpg The exact amount of polystyrene beads can vary.
   
   If you want a thicker floam, use more.
   
   For a thinner floam, use less. , Seal the bag securely.
   
   Squish the bag between your hands to knead it.
   
   After a few minutes of mixing, the floam should become jelly-like.
   
   Once it reaches this semi-solid state, your floam is ready for play./images/thumb/7/7e/Make-Floam-Step-6-Version-4.jpg/v4-550px-Make-Floam-Step-6-Version-4.jpg /images/thumb/7/7e/Make-Floam-Step-6-Version-4.jpg/v4-300px-Make-Floam-Step-6-Version-4.jpg , To prevent drying, keep your floam in either the bag you used to make it or transfer it to another airtight container.
   
   While it can sit at room temperature for a while, it's best to store the floam in the refrigerator.
   
   This will keep it fresh and free of mold for much longer./images/thumb/8/87/Make-Floam-Step-7-Version-4.jpg/v4-550px-Make-Floam-Step-7-Version-4.jpg /images/thumb/8/87/Make-Floam-Step-7-Version-4.jpg/v4-300px-Make-Floam-Step-7-Version-4.jpg
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   Step 3: Make a glue mixture.

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   Step 4: Pour the glue mixture into a plastic zipper bag.

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   Step 5: Add in your remaining ingredients.

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   Step 6: Knead the bag thoroughly to mix.

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   Step 7: Store your homemade floam properly.

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