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Making BioPlastics, Environmentally Friendly Plastics

Step 3Microwave the mixture.

For a mixture totaling 2 cups (1 cup water and 1 cup corn starch) I nuked it for about a minute.

This of course could change based on the wattage of your microwave. I believe that mine is some wheres around 1000 to 1400 watts (ya i know thats pretty broad).

If your not sure how long to keep it in for just watch it until it turns to a solid yellow color.

The longer it is in the less flexible it will be but be careful not to leave it in to long or it will become very brittle and crumbly.

WARNING: BE VERY CAREFUL WHEN REMOVING THE MIXTURE FROM THE MICROWAVE AS IT WILL BE VERY HOT AND MAY REQUIRE 5 MINUTES TO COOL DOWN !!!
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