Translucent liquid with the same texture as shampoo?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the creation of a translucent liquid that mimics the texture of shampoo. Participants explore various methods and ingredients to achieve a semi-thick liquid state, considering both homemade and alternative approaches.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests dissolving sugar in water to create a semi-thick liquid and inquires about preventing crystallization.
  • Another participant mentions that primitive shampoos are made by boiling soap and adding herbs, while synthetic shampoos use surfactants for spreading, noting that sugar water is not typically used in shampoos.
  • A participant proposes using corn syrup or honey as alternatives, indicating they have similar viscosity to shampoo but questioning their texture similarity.
  • One participant clarifies their intent to create a substance with the same consistency as shampoo rather than an actual shampoo.
  • There is a question about whether lemon juice could help prevent sugar water from crystallizing.
  • A later reply suggests considering a starch solution, although it is uncertain if it would be completely clear.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express various methods and ingredients without reaching a consensus on the best approach. Multiple competing views and suggestions remain throughout the discussion.

Contextual Notes

Participants have not established the effectiveness of the proposed methods or ingredients, and there are unresolved questions regarding the clarity and texture of the suggested alternatives.

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Individuals interested in DIY projects, homemade cosmetic formulations, or those exploring the properties of liquid textures may find this discussion relevant.

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How can I cheaply make a translucent liquid with the same texture as shampoo? I though of dissolving lots of suger in water to get a semi-thick liquid. Whats a good way to make the sugerwater stay in a liqid state without crystalizing? Is there an easier way (to make what I want)?
Thanks.
 
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Primitive shampoos are made by boiling soap in water and adding herbs for fragance and nutrients. There are lots of instructions for making shampoos online- for example http://www.pioneerthinking.com/rs_herbalshampoo.html . Synthetic shampoos use surfactants to increase the ability for the shampoo to spread throughout the hair. No shampoo that I know of uses sugar water?
 
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Corn syrup (clear sugar water) or perhaps honey, that you can find in the grocery, have roughly the same viscosity as shampoo.
Don't think I'd say they have the same texture.
 
Cesium - I don't want to make actual shampoo, just something that has the same consistency.
Also, would lemon juice prevent the sugerwater from crystalizing?
Thanks.
 
Ah, my mistake- well homemade shampoo would have a similar consistency :smile: . I doubt lemon juice would help much with the sugar water. Could you tell us what you are using this product for and then maybe we'll have a better idea of what you need?
 
I guess that "shampoo" wasn't the best title. I just want to make a cheap almost-clear semi-thick substance that stays like a liquid for a while. It's not for any specific use, just a self imposed challenge.
 
starch solution? not sure if its totally clear though.
 

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