HOW TO… Practical projects to try at home
MAKE MAGIC SPUD MUD
Explore the mesmerising properties of this unique, gooey substance using the humble potato
KIT LIST
Potatoes
Two large bowls
Hot water Strainer
Jam jar with lid
Spoon
Extra items for second experiment:
Blacklight (UV-A light)
Tonic water
1 CLEAN AND CUT
Wash and cut some potatoes into the smallest pieces you can. You can use as many potatoes as you like, depending on how much magic mud you want to produce.
2 SOAK THE POTATOES
Place your cut potatoes into a large mixing bowl. Add hot water into the bowl so that all the potato pieces are completely submerged.