Xanthan gel

This is a very simple base gel using xanthan gum. We also have a formula for carrageenan gum gel which you can find below. 

Both gels pictured use gum at 2% in order to properly illustrate the difference between the final gels. 
Xanthan gum creates a wobbly, slightly stringy, gooey type gel. Carrageen creates a thick firm gel.
 

Xanthan gel	Carrageenan gel

Ingredients
Makes 100g - use our Batch Size Calculator and the percentages provided here to easily adjust the volume of your batch.

Phase A
94% | 94g distilled water

Phase B
4% | 4g glycerin
1% | 1g xanthan gum

Phase C
1% | 1g Geogard ECT

Method

• Weigh out your Phase A
• Combine Phase B ingredients to form a slurry (can be done by hand with a spatula, though much easier using an electric beater with just one mixer attached).
• Add Phase B slurry to Phase A slowly, stirring as you add until combined.
• Add Phase C slowly, stirring until combined.

 

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