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How To Make Gelatin Plastic
Colorful gelatin shapes can be used to make jewelry, mobiles, decorations, and more! Difficulty: Average Time Required: 2-3 days Here's How:- Mix the water and food coloring in the saucepan over low heat.
- Stir in the 3 envelopes of unflavored gelatin to dissolve. Cook and stir for 30 seconds or until thickened.
- Pour the mixture into the plastic lid with a rim, push the air bubbles out with a spoon or other utensil, and let the gelatin cool on the counter for 45 minutes.
- Remove the gelatin disk from the lid. It should be flexible and pliable.
- Use the cookie cutters to make interesting shapes. Leftover scraps also make interesting pieces! Scissors may be used to make spirals or other designs. Use a plastic drinking straw to make holes for hanging pieces.
- Shapes may be dried flat on a cookie sheet or cooling rack. Spirals may be hung by clothespins. Shapes with holes may be strung on string to dry. The gelatin will be hard like plastic in 2-3 days.
- Be creative! Have fun!
Tips:- Adult supervision is required!
- To prevent curling, take a plastic container, place a paper towel or cloth over the top, and place the shapes on the cloth.
- Cut the center out of a lid that fits the bucket, put another towel over the gelatin shapes, then press the lid tightly onto the container to hold everything firmly in place.
- Allow the shapes to dry completely before removing them.
- An embroidery hoop and two pieces of cloth or paper towel may also be used to keep pieces from curling while drying.
What You Need:- 3 envelopes plain gelatin
- 9 T or 75 ml water
- 3-5 drops food color
- plastic lid with rim
- sauce pan
- paper towels
- cookie cutters
- drinking straw
- scissors
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