How to Make Water Gel

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Get some sodium polyacrylate.. Put on some safety goggles.. Measure 5 to 7 grams (0.18 to 0.25 oz) of sodium polyacrylate into a glass container.

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Steps

1

Get some sodium polyacrylate.

Step 1

Get some sodium polyacrylate.

2

Put on some safety goggles.

Step 2

Put on some safety goggles.

3

Measure 5 to 7 grams (0.18 to 0.25 oz) of sodium polyacrylate into a glass conta

Step 3

Measure 5 to 7 grams (0.18 to 0.25 oz) of sodium polyacrylate into a glass container.

4

Add 300 milliliters of water.

Step 4

Add 300 milliliters of water.

5

Watch as the water turns into gel.

Step 5

Watch as the water turns into gel.

6

Stir some salt into the to reverse the process.

Step 6

Stir some salt into the to reverse the process.

7

Discard the gel.

Step 7

Discard the gel.

8

Measure out 3⅓ cups (80 grams) of agar powder into a large saucepan.

Step 8

Measure out 3⅓ cups (80 grams) of agar powder into a large saucepan.

9

Gradually stir 8 cups (2 liters) of water into the saucepan.

Step 9

Gradually stir 8 cups (2 liters) of water into the saucepan.

10

Boil the agar water.

Step 10

Boil the agar water.

11

Chill the agar water in an ice bath.

Step 11

Chill the agar water in an ice bath.

12

Pour the agar into your desired mold(s).

Step 12

Pour the agar into your desired mold(s).

13

Refrigerate the agar water for 2 hours.

Step 13

Refrigerate the agar water for 2 hours.

14

De-mold and serve the gel.

Step 14

De-mold and serve the gel.

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