If you only make ooblick once in your lifetime, today should be that day.  There is real magic to be found in this simple yet puzzling substance.  It is made with common household items yet it can fill you with a wonder that you once only could capture when you were very young.  Of course some will find it simply an interesting "toy" that they fool with once and then abandon.  But if you stop everything you are doing now and devote yourself to one good batch of ooblick, sharing it with a friend or especially kids, you might find you are able to "un-numb" yourself from today. Perhaps you may even be able to store this day away for future reference.

1 Part - Cornstarch
1 Part - Water

Put cornstarch in a bowl and stir in water a little at a time until it becomes hard to stir.  It will reach a point where it becomes difficult to stir so you can let it sit for awhile and soak. The ooblick is ready when it seems to be a solid but can be slowly poured from the bowl

1 cup - Cornstarch
1 cup - Baking Soda
3/4 cup - Water
Food Coloring

Mix cornstarch and baking soda in a bowl and stir in water. Add food coloring as desired. You may add additional water as needed. The consistency is a bit more slimy than the classic recipe but it has the same liquid/solid properties.

Ooblick can be stored in an airtight container for later use.