How to make lizuna (handgum) at home

A slime, or Smart Plasticine, or Handgum is a multi-colored semi-liquid mass that quickly changes shape from touch, twisting, or movement. The first such toy for hands was created in 1976 in the USA, and gained particular popularity in 1984, after the screening of the film “Ghostbusters”, where the main character was a ghost named Lizun. Smart plasticine, because of its unusual structure, attracts the attention of children to create unusual fantasy compositions, and can also be used as a massager for the hands and is useful for the development of fine motor skills of the baby. On the shelves of the store you can find a large number of Lizunov from various companies, but it is much more interesting to create this unusual liquid-thick mucus on your own.

How to make a slime at home

From English Handgam - (“hand” - hand, “gum” - chewing gum) - chewing gum for hands. Before you start creating this unusual toy, you need to understand what approximately structure should be. So, the Lizun should be semi-fluid, fluid, but perfectly keep in shape with all kinds of movements. You can compare it with a plastic bag in which water was filled and tightly closed. The slime is liquid, but perfectly fulfills all your instructions. Do not believe? Check it out for yourself!

In order to create a lizun at home, you will need:

• PVA glue (white)
• Borax (sodium tetraborate) or Borax powder
• Food coloring
• Plastic or glass container
• Stir stick

Before you start mixing the components, it will be useful to know in advance the ratio of Borax and glue, so that then you do not suffer and do not add different amounts. For 100 grams of glue, 1 jar of Borax is required. Remember this. Accordingly, if you want to make Lizun big, then you will need not only more glue, but also more sodium tetraborate.

1. Pour the required amount of glue into the dishes. Add a few drops of green stuff or food coloring (of your choice), you can even combine both. The main thing is not to overdo it, otherwise not only Lizun will be colored, but also your hands while playing with him.
2. Mix well. Next, add to the Buru solution. DO NOT think that a whole bottle of 100 grams of glue will be unreasonably much. If this ingredient is not enough, Lizun will stick to any surface, leaving unpleasant traces.
3. Mix very well again. The result should be a jelly-like mass.
4. In order to remove all the water from the surface of Handgam, you need to put it on paper (clean) and roll on it for some time.
5. Put the almost finished mass in a plastic bag and again, knead well. The longer the better, but the approximate time is 5 minutes.

How to make magnetic slime

Such an unusual Lizun will be interesting not only because of its structure, but also due to the fact that the liquid structure at first glance is attracted by a magnet. To create a magnetic Handgam, you will need, in addition to the above ingredients (PVA glue, borax, dye), also iron oxide. But if you want the toy to also glow in the dark, buy phosphor paint.

1. In one container, mix a glass of water and 0.5 teaspoon of Bora. The entire mixture must be thoroughly mixed so that the powder is completely dissolved in water. These are minor ingredients that will be needed to activate the basic composition.
2. In a second bowl, mix one glass of water and 30 grams of glue. It is worth noting that in this recipe you will also need a special measuring spoon, it is better not to work on the eye, otherwise the result may not meet your expectations. If the whole solution is well mixed, add phosphorus paint or another dye there (you can use both of them, of course, in moderation).
3. Carefully pour the first prepared solution into the second, constantly stirring the second composition. Immediately after you notice that Lizun becomes thick and acquires the desired consistency, stop pouring the first solution and again thoroughly mix the whole mass. If the diluted borax with water remains, it can be safely poured into a sink or bin.
4. Spread the finished mass on the table and pour a pinch of iron oxide right in the middle. Knead the mixture thoroughly until it becomes a uniform color. If everything worked out, play for health! When you bring a magnet to Handgam, he reaches for it, like a real ghost from the movie Ghostbusters! An unreal sight that will pleasantly surprise both young children and even adults!

Useful tips for creating a Handgam

If you are planning to create a useful and interesting toy for yourself, you may need tips that will guide you on the right path. So:

What to do if Lizun turned out to be too watery and sprawls on the arm?
If you notice this, then you have poured water or added a little Borax. Do not worry, re-read the first method and do it again.

When stretched, the Lizun is divided into threads and cannot be formed.
So you added a large number of Borax. Dilute the solution with glue or just a little water.

Handgam hardened. What to do?
This question is one of the most popular, since many do not comply with the rules for storing toys, it is a joy that they have such an interesting and unusual composition. Once again, it is worth noting: you must store Lizun in a tightly closed jar or plastic bag. If you notice that Lizun began to harden, just put it overnight in a jar with a few drops of water, in the morning it will be like new!

Unlike store Handgams, a self-made toy contains the smallest amount of harmful substances. For example, there is no silica, titanium dioxide and many other chemical incomprehensible words. Such a Lizun is not toxic and non-toxic, and the result is even superior to the store counterpart! Play for health, experiment and create your Handgams!

Video: how to make a do-it-yourself slime