Rainbow Slime
A fun and colorful craft project for kids and adults, perfect for sensory play and creative expression.
Ingredients
Slime Ingredients
- 1 cup Elmer’s clear school glue
- 1 teaspoon Baking soda Enhances the slime’s texture.
- 2 tablespoons Contact lens solution Activator for the slime.
- various Food coloring Choose your favorite colors.
Tools
- 1 Mixing bowl
- 1 Spoon or spatula
- optional Glitter or small beads For decoration.
Instructions
Preparation
- Clear a flat surface and cover it with newspaper or a plastic tablecloth to catch any spills.
- In the mixing bowl, add 1 cup of Elmer’s clear school glue.
- Add 1 teaspoon of baking soda and mix thoroughly until well combined.
Coloring and Activating
- Divide the glue mixture into separate bowls for each color you want.
- Add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl, and stir until the desired color is achieved.
- Slowly add 2 tablespoons of contact lens solution to each bowl, stirring continuously.
- Keep mixing until it pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
Final Touches
- Once combined, use your hands to knead the slime for a couple of minutes.
- To create a rainbow effect, take small portions of each colored slime and layer them together.
- Gently fold and twist the slime to blend the colors without over-mixing.
Notes
You can add essential oils or scented extracts for a delightful aroma. Store slime in an airtight container or ziplock bag to prevent it from drying out.