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sammy
26-09-2008, 10:42 PM
i want to use it for an experiment for the children i mind and i cant find it to buy? thanks

ajs
26-09-2008, 10:43 PM
isn't it the same as cornpowder from the supermarket

sammy
26-09-2008, 10:47 PM
i just looked on tesco online and couldnt find it, maybe ill check the supermarkets, not sure what else it would be called though

tulip0803
26-09-2008, 10:53 PM
It's the American word for cornflour

http://www.thesoapkitchen.co.uk/cornstarch.htm

Tatia
27-09-2008, 06:25 AM
Yup, was gonna say that. Called cornflour over here and you can buy it in the gravy aisle at grocery store.

Are ya gonna make gloop?! I looooove gloop!

polobear1970
27-09-2008, 06:54 AM
i was thinking it was corn flour but wasn't 100 % :blush:

miffy
27-09-2008, 07:09 AM
So now we know what it is - what are you going to do with it?????:)

Miffy xx

ajs
27-09-2008, 07:51 AM
duh i am dozy i knew it was called corn flour not cornpowder so why did i say that
i think it's because when i was nannying the mum used to use it instead of baby powder

sammy
27-09-2008, 02:21 PM
apparently when you mix it with water its the only mixture that has a solid and liquid feel to it, (Im hoping its the right stuff) so really just getting children to look at solids and liquid, and do some sinking and floating etc, a little science lesson really, and when i start experimenting, i might find other uses for it.

Pauline
27-09-2008, 02:57 PM
apparently when you mix it with water its the only mixture that has a solid and liquid feel to it, (Im hoping its the right stuff) so really just getting children to look at solids and liquid, and do some sinking and floating etc, a little science lesson really, and when i start experimenting, i might find other uses for it.

That's right, but you have to get the water to cornflour mix just right, too much water and it won't work.

Once mixed it is great fun, if you stir gently it is a liquid, but try to stir it fast and it won't let you and breaks into pieces!! :)

Enjoy yourselves! :thumbsup: