Chewing gum or hendgam (neogam) is one of the modern popular anti-stress toys. Due to the massage of the nerve endings located on the palms, the tension disappears.
It was invented in 1943. By its appearance, the toy looks like ordinary clay, but, unlike him, it does not stick to hands and does not hold the shape that was given to it. Not toxic or poisonous.
Despite the fact that many consider handgam to be a useless toy, it also has a number of useful properties, in addition to anti-stress. Chewing gum contributes to the development of creative abilities not only in children but also in adults.
Polymer mass makes it possible to create any figures, whether animals, people or other objects. Due to the fact that the plasticity and hardness of chewing gum for hands changes depending on the actions, the game becomes even more exciting.
Also, handgam is a great trainer for those who need to restore the hand after any injury. Due to the development of fine motor skills, improves handwriting.
You can use chewing gum, if you have a bad habit, for example, biting your nails, and you want to get rid of it.
Housewives have found such an unusual use of handgam, as the collection of wool for shedding animals in an apartment.
There are many varieties of chewing gum for hands, which can be purchased at the store. It differs not only in color, but also in properties. Some gum can magnet, change color, others glow, and still others have a 3D effect.
You can also not only buy handgames, but make them yourself.
How to make a cud at home: the main way
Before you start creating an anti-stress toy, you need to buy PVA glue (you can buy it at any office store), sodium tetraborate (sold in pharmacies for a small price), dye (you can also use gouache).
If desired, you can add sparkles or a drop of flavor. Also, the mixing process and the spatula are required for the cooking process.
Let's start the process of creating toys:
- First, pour the PVA glue into a dry container. The amount of gum used for hands depends on the amount of glue used;
- After adding to the glue food dye for a richer shade or ordinary paint. If it is decided to make a shiny or chewing gum with flavor, then add to the mixture the desired component;
- Next you need to add a few drops of sodium tetraborate, after which you must begin to actively mix the mixture, as the substance begins to thicken actively;
- The toy is ready!
This gum for hands should be stored in a resealable container in a cool place. It is also important to remember that the period of using a homemade toy will differ from the purchased one, and even if you keep it properly, after a few weeks it may become unusable. The term of use of purchased chewing gum for hands is approximately one year.
If you could not find some ingredients, then there is an opportunity to make handgames in other ways.
How to make a chewing gum without glue
There are several ways to create toys without PVA glue.
First way
For him we need gelatin, plasticine, water, capacity for mixing the ingredients.
The algorithm for creating a toy is as follows:
- Make a gelatin solution as directed on the package;
- While the solution is cooling, bring some water to the boil;
- Add a small piece of clay to the mass, let it completely melt;
- Place diluted gelatin in the jar and proceed to kneading the dough;
- The toy is ready!
This manufacturing method does not require much time.
Second way
This method will require much more free time and the number of components.
For the manufacture will need: sodium tetraborate (boron), bandage, water, polyvinyl alcohol, glycerin, dye and capacity.
The algorithm for creating a toy is as follows:
- Dilute alcohol with water (according to special instructions for PVA);
- Boil the resulting solution on low heat for 30-40 minutes;
- Boron diluted in a prepared vessel;
- Strain the mixture through gauze, getting rid of excess liquid;
- Mix the mixture in the same bowl and mix thoroughly;
- For more soft toys, add a drop of glycerin;
- Stir the gum with the dye;
- The toy is ready!
This method is of higher quality.
How to make a cud for hands without tetraborat
Ingredients such as PVA glue, liquid starch, dye, acrylic paints, capacity will be needed.
The algorithm for creating a toy is as follows:
- Add the required amount of liquid starch (1/3 part) to the container;
- Add selected dye;
- Add PVA glue;
- Stir the mixture, bringing it to a uniform consistency;
- Put the resulting mass in a cold place for 3-4 hours;
- The toy is ready!
How to play with chewing gum
Handgam is an amazing polymer. With rapid exposure to it, it becomes hard - it is possible to break it into several parts with a hammer, to break it with a sharp movement of the hands. When slowly acting takes a soft form - if you leave the gum on the table, it will begin to smoothly spread over the surface.
What can be done with handgam:
- stretch - due to its plasticity can stretch, but will not tear;
- make jump - from a cud it is necessary to form a ball and throw it on something solid, for example, on the floor. Handgam will jump just like a ball;
- make different figures - using your imagination, you can give the toy the desired shape;
- break up - put the gum on a hard surface and hit it with a hammer, it will break into several small pieces;
- tearing - dramatically pulling the toy in different directions, you will see that it can be divided into several parts.
Storage and Precautions
Before you buy a chewing gum for hands, you should be familiar with the precautions:
- age limit up to three years;
- can not be used as food;
- flammable;
- do not leave on clothes or upholstered furniture;
- can not stick to the hair;
- do not wash with chemicals;
- can not be used as a glue base;
- Do not cover the respiratory system with a toy.
You should also store the toy in its original packaging so that it does not lose its properties and does not collect all the small debris, for example, wool, hair, dust. If rubbish got into the handgam, you can gently rinse it with water without using chemicals.
It is advisable to wash the gum for hands as little as possible so that it lasts a longer period. In no case can not leave it in the availability of pets or small children. In a closed package, toy antistress is stored for up to 5 years or more.
Finally
Hand-gum is a great gift idea not only for children but also for adults. The main purpose of handgam is to develop motility and fantasy, as well as calm nerves. Due to such characteristics as bright color and pleasant aroma, it gives a positive mood.
The following video very clearly shows how to make the chewing gum for hands using two recipes.
