What does it mean when it says in a recipe 1or 2 parts of something? What is parts?

Question

I have a book that has crafts and what not for toddlers, and in the recipe for Silly Putty it has parts in it. I usually don't the old ones. I wanted to try this one though. Thank you for you answers!! =0)

Answer 1

if you have a recipe and it says 1 part water to 2 parts flour, it is a ratio. it can be written 1:2, or 1 to 2. it is helpful if you want to vary the sizes of the batches you are making. for example let's say you are making something small. 1 ounce water and 2 ounces flour. or if you want more, 2 cups water and 2 cups flour. hope this is helpful.

Answer 2

What Does 2 Parts Mean

Answer 3

For example: 1 part water, 2 parts flour and 1 part sugar means a part is a percentage of a whole. If there is a total of 4 parts then each part is 25% of the total volume. In this case water is 25%, flour is 50% and sugar is 25%. The actual volume of a part depends on the total volume you wish to create. Two "parts" is twice the volume of a single "part".

Answer 4

it can be cups or table spoons as long as the ammount is one third one thing and two thirds the other. its all according to how much you want.