How to Make a Dye Free BLOB
- Whitney Cawood
- Jul 23, 2023
- 2 min read
Updated: Feb 27, 2024
Dye free sensory activities are a big hit in our house! Here's how we made a dye free BLOB!
Materials
4 ounces of glue
1/2 cup room temperature water & 1/4 cup hot water
1/2 teaspoon Borax
Liquid Dye Free Food coloring
Cup
Bowl
Spoon
Our child is highly sensitive to synthetic dyes. For that reason, we've avoided playing with the colorful slime found in stores.
We wanted to introduce a similar sensory experience with a homemade blob. We decided to take this activity outside as we make our five-year-old's day with the creation of THE BLOB. Here's how we did it.
How we Created our Blob
Pour the glue into a bowl and add ½ cup room temperature water.
Add liquid dye free food coloring and mix your goo well. We used: 365 by Whole Foods Market https://amzn.to/44TDRID
In a small cup stir ½ teaspoon of Borax into ¼ cup of warm water until the Borax is completely dissolved.
Add the Borax mixture to the bowl with the dye free food coloring and stir. Continue to mix until the gooey mixture becomes more solid.
Store in a resealable container. We used: Meal Prep Containers https://amzn.to/3OofIEE
If you haven't heard, a growing body of research and evidence shows that sensitivities/allergies to additives in foods, like synthetic dyes, can lead to an array of neurological symptoms such as increased anxiety, aggression, and hyperactivity. These sensitivities can pose a negative impact on overall cognitive and physical health.
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For help with the transition into a dye free lifestyle, read: Thirty Days Dye Free Six Step Plan.
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