First, wanted to say I have nothing against supporting our UK-based producers, but shipping costs are quite high across the pond.

Does anyone know of any US-based supplier of gunge?

Amazon?

1lb/$15
https://www.amazon.com/Carboxy-Methyl-Cellulose-Pack-Grade/dp/B00SI5BZXK

5lbs/$30
https://www.amazon.com/Carboxy-Methyl-Cellulose-Pack-Grade/dp/B00SI5EU1O

10lbs/$55
https://www.amazon.com/Carboxy-Methyl-Cellulose-Consists-Packs/dp/B00SI5GEWC

30lbs/$130
https://www.amazon.com/Carboxy-Methyl-Cellulose-Consists-Packs/dp/B00SI5WD54

Or alternatively, you can buy it by the metric ton on Alibaba

2205lbs/$1500
http://www.alibaba.com/product-detail/carbon-methyl-cellulose-cmc-food-grade_1893589633.html?spm=a2700.7724857.29.39.c0tuf8&s=p

https://www.alibaba.com/showroom/price-methyl-cellulose.html

How much gunge do those amounts make.

Can't find where that info is

the 1 lb container holds about 4 cups dry measure. I use about 1/4 cup per gallon, so somewhere around 16 gallons per lb. Thickness depends on temperature though. I use it hot. It would probably stretch to an additional 4-8 gallons at room temperature, depending on how thick you want it.

The Chemistry Store carries Hydroxyethylcellulose for around the same price. In my experience, it makes more and mixes easier than the grade of methylcellulose they use to sell.


http://www.chemistrystore.com/Chemicals_G-R-Hydroxyethylcellulose_1.html

Thanks. It looks like the chemistry store gunge is uncolored? What do you guys recommend in making the colors, and also something that won't stain the skin?

This is the best price per lb for methylcellulose I've found in the US:
http://www.monstermakers.com/product/methylcellulose-powder.html

Edit: Wait, ignore me, I can't do math.

Kid-safe powder paint from the Early Learning Centre is I believe the usual way to do it over here, I think you have the ELC over there too?

We use kids powder paint in the gunge that we sell. You should be able to get that or any kids colour poster paint will work. Its usually non toxic and safe to use. I'd avoid food colouring as that can stain.

www.thegungeshop.com