Welcome to the slime craze!
Kids of all ages love making slime, this sensory play activity can be so much fun! Personally i recommend doing a test batch yourself first to get the hang of it, before starting it with children, especially young children………….It can get messy if it goes wrong.
But you are in luck as I’ve tested many slime recipes so that you don’t have to, you can go straight ahead and follow this super easy slime recipe
Slime Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) of clear PVA glue (white glue works too but may effect the colour you add in later. IE red food colouring in white glue resulted in pink slime for us)
- 1/2 teaspoon of water
- 1/2 teaspoon of bicarbonate soda
- Food colouring/glitter/sequins (optional)
- Contact lens solution with boric acid or saline solution
Instructions:
- In a bowl, mix the clear school glue and water until well combined.
- Add the baking soda to the mixture and stir until it’s fully dissolved.
- If you want coloured slime, add a few drops of food colouring to the mixture and stir until you achieve your desired colour. Although clear slime has also been very popular amongst the older kids here, they add a little bit of glitter instead which normally turns out really pretty!
- Slowly add contact lens solution to the mixture, stirring continuously. Add it a little at a time until the slime starts to come together and pull away from the sides of the bowl. Too much contact solution results in snappy slime, that’s not as much fun you want nice stretchy slime!
- Once the slime reaches a good consistency, knead it with your hands for a few minutes until it’s smooth and stretchy.
- Your slime is ready to play with! Store it in an airtight container when you’re not using it to keep it from drying out.
Top tips;
- When I do this with a group of children I use paper of plastic cups to mix the mixture in, the children get one each and then they can take their own slime home in it at the end of the day
- We use wooden lolly pop sticks to mix
- Warm water works better than cold
- If the slime is too sticky add more slime activator
- If the slime becomes snappy add more glue
- Make sue hair is tied back before starting
Slime Variations:
- Fluffy Slime: Fluffy slime is made by adding shaving cream or foam soap to the basic slime recipe. This creates a lighter, fluffier texture that is fun to play with.
- Glow-in-the-Dark Slime: By adding glow-in-the-dark paint or powder to the basic slime recipe, you can create slime that glows in the dark. It’s perfect for sensory play in low-light conditions.
- Glitter Slime: Glitter slime is made by adding glitter to the basic recipe. You can use fine or chunky glitter to create different effects and make the slime sparkle.
- Clear Slime: Clear slime is made using clear glue instead of white glue in the basic slime recipe. It has a translucent appearance that some kids find fascinating.
- Butter Slime: Butter slime gets its name from its soft, buttery texture. It’s made by adding model magic or soft clay to the basic slime recipe, which gives it a smooth and stretchy consistency.
- Crunchy Slime: Crunchy slime is made by adding small beads, foam balls, or other crunchy materials to the basic slime recipe. This creates a satisfying crunching sensation when you play with the slime. Sand slime has been a big hit here in the past.
- Floam: Floam is a type of slime that contains small foam beads. It has a unique texture that is both stretchy and crunchy, making it a favourite among kids.
- Unicorn slime: Unicorn or marble slime is made by making 2 batches of slime in different colours and swirling them together
Enjoy your homemade slime!
And
Good Luck!
If slime isnt your thing then try my favourite play dough recipe instead!
