How to Make Slime

This slime recipe uses ordinary ingredients to make slime.

• Pour 1 cup of white glue into a mixing bowl.
• Add 1 tablespoon ofbaking soda.
• Mix the contents of the bowl thoroughly.
• Add more or less glue depending on your desired consistency.

• Squeeze eight drops of food coloring into a bowl. (Add more or less, depending on the shade you want.)
• Mix the glue, baking soda and food coloring until there are no white
  streaks.
• Add 1 tablespoon of lens cleaner.
  If you don't have lens cleaner, you can use contact lens cleaner instead.
• Stir your slime mixture with a spoon until it starts to thicken.
• Personalize this slime recipe with clear glue or fun mix-ins such as glitter and confetti.

Tip: Make sure your lens or contact lens cleaner contains boric acid or sodium borate.

• Put both of your hands into the mixing bowl and start kneading the slime.
• Add about 1/4 tablespoon of lens cleaner if the slime is too sticky.
• Rotate between kneading and adding lens cleaner until the consistency is right.
• Store your slime in an airtight plastic bag, reusable plastic container or glass jar.

Tip: Try
vinegar as a cleaning solution when things get messy.

Flubber is a gooey and transparent type of slime. Learn how to make it using borax in this slime recipe.

• Measure 1/2 cup of polyvinyl alcohol and pour into mixing bowl.
• Squeeze about eight drops of food coloring into the bowl.
• Stir food coloring into polyvinyl alcohol until it is a solid color.
• Spice up your slime with confetti, glitter or other fun mix-ins.
• Stir in 2 teaspoons of borax.
• Stir the borax and glue mixture slowly until the slime sticks to your spoon in one large clump.
• Store your slime in an airtight plastic bag, reusable plastic container or glass jar.

Tip: Try to not get the slime on your clothes or carpet. It can be difficult to remove, especially if it dries.

Here's how to make a goo or slime recipe using liquid laundry detergentinstead of borax.

• Fill a measuring cup with 1/2 cup of water and pour it into your mixing bowl.
• Mix in 1/2 cup of glue.
  (Add more or less depending on the consistency you want.)
• Squeeze a few drops of food coloring into the mixture.
• Add glitter or other mix-ins if you wish.
• Stir in about 1/4 cup of liquid laundry detergent.
• Stir until the slime starts to form a gooey texture.
• Stir in more laundry detergent until it's slimy enough for you.
• Knead the slime with both hands until it’s firm.
• Store your slime in an airtight plastic bag, reusable plastic container or glass jar.

Tip: Make sure small children understand that slime is not edible.