DIY Holiday Slime
A fun and creative DIY holiday slime recipe that provides hours of entertainment and enhances sensory skills.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 cup white school glue Use clear glue for a translucent effect.
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons contact lens solution (with boric acid) Can substitute with a homemade activator.
- food coloring (red, green, or any festive color) Customize with your favorite colors.
- glitter or holiday confetti (optional) For added sparkle.
Instructions
Preparation
- Clear a flat surface to work on and lay down some newspaper or a plastic tablecloth for easy clean-up.
- In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of white school glue with 1 cup of water. Stir well until fully blended.
- Add 1 tablespoon of baking soda to the glue mixture and mix thoroughly until well incorporated.
- Add a few drops of your chosen food coloring to the mixture and blend until you achieve your desired shade.
- Gradually add 2 tablespoons of contact lens solution to the mixture, stirring continuously until the slime begins to form.
- Once it forms, use your hands to knead the slime and incorporate any glitter or confetti.
- Keep your slime in an airtight container when not in use to prevent it from drying out.
Notes
Customize colors and scents, and think about texture add-ons like foam beads or soft balls. More glitter means more sparkle!