How to make slime with glue: 5 easy recipes
Nowadays there are many ways to keep your kids entertained. Today, however, we have prepared something quite special. Making slime is an activity, which is not only super simple and creative, but the end result is sooo much fun! So, we’ve gathered 5 extremely easy recipes and tutorials on how to make slime with glue. And since glue, made out of vegetable starch, for example, is a natural compound, you don’t have to worry about your child’s safety. Try this fun craft with your kid and you will keep them busy for hours! Moreover, you can use the time spent trying out our slime recipes for a quick Chemistry lesson. The borate ions in the slime activators mix with the glue and that’s how the stretchy substance is formed. This process is called cross linking.
How to make slime with glue – chalkboard slime
How to make chalkboard slime?
Fun idea for slime, which can also unlock your child’s artistic potential.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup glue, mixed with glitter
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 – 1/2 cup liquid starch
- chalkboard paint
- chalkboard markers
Instructions:
In a bowl, mix the glue and water until they are fully combined. Add in about 1/3 of the chalkboard paint. Then, add in the liquid starch gradually while stirring. If you think it is still too sticky, add a few more drops of the starch. Knead the slime well. And voila, your chalkboard slime is ready for drawing on it!
Color-changing slime
How to make color-changing slime?
Slime, which changes color when you touch it? How cool is that? Your child will definitely love playing with it.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup glue
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp Saline solution
- 1/2 tbsp baking soda
- 1 tbsp Photo chromic pigment powder
Instructions:
In a bowl, mix the glue and the water until well combined. Add in the photo chromic pigment powder and mix well. Then, add in the baking soda. Finally, add the saline solution and stir well, until the slime starts pulling away from the sides of the bowl. Knead it for about 3 more minutes and you are all set!
How to make slime with glue – crunchy slime
How to make crunchy slime?
Playing with slime can be extremely relaxing. Even more so when you add lots of different elements to it.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup glue
- 1/4 – 1/2 liquid starch
- 1/2 cup water
- Food coloring and any other mix-ins you like
Instructions:
In a bowl mix the water and glue until well combined. Add in the food coloring and stir well. Then add in all the mix-ins you like and mix well. Finally, add in the liquid starch and start kneading your slime until it no longer sticks to your hands.
Cloud slime recipe
How to make cloud slime?
If you want your child to feel on cloud nine every time, try this super cool slime recipe.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup glue
- 1/2 cup water
- 1/4 cup liquid starch
- food coloring
- instant snow
Instructions:
In a bowl mix the glue with the water until well combined. Add in the liquid starch and start kneading until the slime no longer sticks to your hands. Make the instant snow following the instructions on the box. Then, add the food coloring to it (you can also add food coloring to the slime itself). Add about 1/2 cup of it to the slime and knead well until they are fully combined.
Glow-in-the-dark slime
How to make glow-in-the-dark slime?
You kid will definitely be impressed by this slime recipe. I am an adult and I love everything that glows in the dark.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup glue
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp saline solution
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tbsp glow powder
Instructions:
Mix the glue and the water in a bowl and stir until well combined. Add in the baking soda and stir well. Then, add in the glow powder and mix well. Finally, add the saline solution and stir well until the slime starts pulling away from the sides of the bowl. Knead the slime for about 5 minutes and you are all set.
