Oil and water don't mix naturally.
Oil and water don't mix naturally, but you can create an emulsion that combines them. Water molecules have negative and positive poles, while oil molecules don't have a charge at all. This means your mixture's oil molecules cling to each other, as will the water molecules. The trick is to mix the oil and water together at a relatively high speed to break the molecules down into tiny pieces that will blend together. This creates a temporary emulsion. For a more permanent solution, add an emulsifying agent to tie the two liquids together.
Instructions
1. Measure out approximately 1 cup of water, 1/4 cup of oil and 1/2 tsp. of dish soap.
2. Pour the water and oil into a blender. If you don't have a blender, pour them into a bowl to be mixed with a hand mixer. Alternatively, pour the mixture into a jar with a tight-fitting lid.
3. Blend the mixture briefly to begin breaking up the molecules. If you're using a jar, close the lid and shake for a few seconds.
4. Add the dish soap to the mixture and continue blending, whisking or shaking until the oil and water have combined. Add another 1/2 tsp. of soap if necessary to combine the oil and water completely. Allow the mixture to sit for at least 30 minutes to remove any bubbles.
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