How to make Lizuna (hendgam) at home

Lizun, or “Smart Clay,” or Handgam, is a multi-colored semi-liquid mass that quickly changes its shape from touch, twisting, or movement. For the first time such a toy for hands was created in 1976 in the USA, and received special popularity in 1984, after the release of the film “Ghostbusters”, where the main character was a ghost named Lizun. “Smart plasticine” because of its unusual structure very much attracts the attention of children to create unusual fantasy compositions, and can also be used as a hand massager 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 lizuna at home

From English Hendgam - (“hand” - hand, “din” - chewing gum) - chewing gum for hands.Before you start creating this unusual toy, you need to understand what kind of structure should it be. So, Lizun should be semi-fluid, fluid, but it is good to keep the shape with all sorts of movements. You can compare it with a plastic bag, which was filled with water and tightly closed. Lizun liquid, but perfectly fulfills all your instructions. Do not believe? Check 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
• Stirring stick

Before you start mixing components, it will be useful to know in advance the ratio of borax and glue, so that you do not suffer and do not add different quantities. Per 100 grams of glue requires 1 jar of borax. Remember this. Accordingly, if you want to make Lizun large, then you will need not only more glue, but more sodium tetraborate.

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

How to make a magnetic lizun

Such an unusual Lizun will be interesting not only because of its structure, but also due to the fact that at first glance a liquid structure is attracted by a magnet. To create a magnetic Hendgam, besides the ingredients listed above (PVA glue, borax, dye), iron oxide is required. 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 whole mixture must be thoroughly mixed to completely dissolve the powder in water. These are the 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's better not to work by sight, otherwise the result may not meet your expectations.If the entire solution is well mixed, add there a phosphoric paint or other dye (you can use both, naturally, in moderate quantities).
3. Carefully pour the first prepared solution into the second, while constantly stirring the second composition. Immediately after you notice that Lizun becomes thick and acquires the desired consistency, stop pouring in the first solution and mix the whole mass thoroughly again. If the diluted borax with water remains, it can be safely poured into the sink or trash can.
4. Spread the finished mass on the table and pour a pinch of iron oxide right in the middle. Stir the compound well until it has a uniform color. If everything worked out, play on health! When he brings a magnet to Hendgam, he reaches out to him, like a real ghost from the movie “Ghostbusters”! An unreal spectacle that will pleasantly surprise even small children, and even adults!

Useful tips that will be useful when creating Hendgam

If you are going 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 the Lizun turned out to be too watery and spreads along the arm?
If you notice this, then you have poured water or added a little Borax. Do not worry, reread the first method again and redo it.

When stretching Lizun is divided into threads and can not be formed
So you added a lot of borax. Dilute the solution with glue or just a little water.

Hendgam hardened. What to do?
This question is one of the most popular, as many do not follow the rules for storing toys, to the joy that they have such an interesting and unusual composition. Once again it is worth noting: Lizun must be stored in a tight-fitting jar or plastic bag. If you notice that Lizun has become hardened, just put it overnight in a jar with a few drops of water, in the morning it will be like new!

Unlike the Hendgam store, a self-made toy contains the minimum amount of harmful substances. For example, there is no silica, titanium dioxide, and many more chemical incomprehensible words. Such a Lizun is not poisonous and non-toxic, and the result surpasses even the shop counterpart! Play on health, experiment and create your own Handgams!

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