6 easy science experiments with school glue that will take you back to your childhood

Glue is an interesting substance. It is a sticky elastic substance that is used in many industries.
Glue is great to do science experiments with because of its chemical makeup, and the fact that you can do so much with it. There are several different types of glue, and depending on the type you use can make a difference in how your project or experiment turns out.
These are 6 science experiments you can do at home that are fun and show you the multiple powers of glue.
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1. Raindrop experiment
This experiment can stretch glue to its limits, literally. By using glue and few more household items you can test glues elasticity by creating your own raindrops. You can use your typical school glue or use craft glue, but when you follow the video below you will see the findings of the experiment.
2. Magnetic slime experiment
Slime has taken the childhood world by storm. There are few children who do not want to make slime, but did they know they have been recreating a science experiment? (If they had, it may not have been as popular). This experiment takes the slime craze to another level and adds another element of science. The magnetic Slime Experiment mixes the fun of slime and the science of magnetism. Watch the video below to learn how magnetic slime is made and works.
3. Making your own glue experiment
One of the worst things is to be working on a project and run out of glue. When you try this experiment you never have to worry about that again. Learn how to make your own glue, and what chemistry happen right before your eyes.
4. Sticky fingers experiment
Do you like mystery shows and 'who-done-its'? Have you ever wanted to be a detective like Sherlock Homes or Horatio Cane? If so, this is a great experiment for you to try. The sticky fingers experiment focuses on how you can 'pick up' fingerprints to solve a crime. Any future detective will love this experiment.
5. Microwave experiment
If you have ever put different materials in the microwave, you know that the radiation affects materials differently. For example, if you put bread in the microwave if will simply heat up. No excitement there. Certain paper or Styrofoam plates can sustain and others will melt. If you put foil or metal into a microwave, sparks will be created and the microwave may explode, but what happens when glue meets heat. Using caution, and this experiment, you can find out what happens when you put glue in the microwave.
6. Puff paint
Now that you have made your own glue, you can try to make your own paint; puff paint that is. This experiment shows you how you can make your pictures pop off the page with your own puff paint.
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