How to Make Slime With Glue and Baking Soda
Making slime at home is a wonderful family activity that combines creativity, science, and play. Don’t forget to share your slime-making experience and unique colors with us! Happy sliming! 💖✨
Yield: 1 slime
Calories:
Cost: n/a
Equipment
Materials
- ½ cup clear glue we like to use Elmer's glue
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 2 ¼ teaspoons contact lens solution this is the one I used Kirkland Signature Multi-Purpose Disinfecting Solution, add more if needed
- pink food coloring or color of your choice
Instructions
- Prepare Your Bowl: Start by pouring ½ cup of clear glue into a large mixing bowl.
- Add Color: Add some drops of food coloring into the glue. Stir until the color is evenly blended.
- Mix in Baking Soda: Sprinkle in ½ teaspoon of baking soda and mix well. This step is crucial for slime's firmness!
- Incorporate Contact Lens Solution: Next, add in 2 ¼ teaspoons of contact lens solution. Stir everything together until it starts to clump and form a slime-like consistency. You can adjust the amount of solution to achieve your desired texture.
- Knead Your Slime: Get your hands in there! Knead the mixture for 2-5 minutes. This step may take a bit of patience, but kneading is key to achieving the perfect slime texture.
- Play Time! Your homemade slime is ready to enjoy! Stretch, squish, and mold it into silly shapes. The possibilities are endless!
Video
Notes
- Add Colors Gradually: If you’re using food coloring, add it gradually until you achieve your desired shade. Remember, colors can darken as they mix!
- Play with Textures: Experiment with different textures by adding items like shaving cream for fluffier slime or corn starch for a thicker consistency.
- Store Properly: Keep your slime in an airtight container to maintain its texture and prevent it from drying out.
Nutrition
Sodium: 1096mg