Rainbow Slime
Create colorful, stretchy rainbow slime that's perfect for sensory play and creativity.
Ingredients
Slime Base
- 1 cup clear or white school glue Avoid washable glue for this recipe.
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon baking soda This adds elasticity to the slime.
- 1 tablespoon contact lens solution This activates the slime.
Coloring and Decoration
- as needed food coloring (various colors) Add drops to achieve desired colors.
- as needed glitter or confetti Optional for extra sparkle.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a large bowl, mix 1 cup of glue with 1 cup of water. Stir thoroughly until well combined.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon of baking soda.
Coloring
- Divide the mixture into separate bowls for each color.
- Add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl.
Activation
- Add 1 tablespoon of contact lens solution to each bowl.
- Stir each mixture until it begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl.
Kneading and Layering
- Take each color out and knead it in your hands until it becomes smooth and stretchy.
- Layer the different colors in a larger container to create your rainbow effect.
Notes
Consider adding essential oils for a fragrance, or swapping colors with natural dyes. Keep slime in an airtight container at room temperature.