Aquarium Slime
Create your own colorful aquarium slime for sensory play, using easy-to-find household items. This slime mimics the underwater world and makes for a fun and engaging activity for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Slime Base
- 1 cup clear school glue Ensure it's a washable glue
- 1 cup warm water Water should be warm but not scalding
- 1 teaspoon baking soda Helps to create a stretchy texture
- 1 tablespoon contact lens solution Can be substituted with liquid starch
- Food coloring (blue and green preferred) Adjust quantity for desired hue
Optional Add-Ins
- glitter For added sparkle
- small plastic sea creatures To enhance the aquarium effect
- beads For extra texture
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of clear school glue with 1 cup of warm water. Stir thoroughly until the glue is well mixed and the consistency is smooth.
- Sprinkle in 1 teaspoon of baking soda and mix well until it is fully dissolved.
- Add a few drops of blue and green food coloring, stirring vigorously until the desired color is achieved.
- Slowly add 1 tablespoon of contact lens solution to the mixture while stirring, observing how the slime begins to clump together.
- Once the slime pulls together, remove it from the bowl and knead with your hands until the desired stretchy and squishy consistency is achieved.
- For added fun, mix in glitter, small plastic sea creatures, or colorful beads.
Notes
Store your aquarium slime in an airtight container to prolong its lifespan. Experiment with color mixing and different textures. Adult supervision is recommended for younger children.