Fluffy Slime

This soft, stretchy fluffy slime is a favorite sensory activity for kids and teens. Made with simple ingredients, it has a light, marshmallow-like texture and can be customized with colors, glitter, or small mix-ins for endless creative fun.

Contributor: Uncle Darin

Prep

10 min

Cook

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Temp

No cooking required

Yield

3 servings

Ingredients

1 cup white school glue
3 cups shaving cream
Food coloring, optional
½ teaspoon baking soda
1½ tablespoons saline contact solution, added slowly (must contain boric acid and sodium borate)

Instructions

1
Add the glue. Pour the glue into a large mixing bowl.
2
Add the shaving cream. Add the shaving cream and stir until fully combined. Add a few drops of food coloring if desired.
3
Mix in the baking soda. Stir in the baking soda until evenly incorporated.
4
Activate the slime. Add the contact solution slowly while stirring continuously. The mixture will begin pulling away from the sides of the bowl.
5
Knead until stretchy. Knead the slime with your hands for several minutes until it becomes smooth, fluffy, and stretchy. Add a few extra drops of contact solution only if needed.
6
Store for later. Store the slime in an airtight container or zip-top bag when not in use.

Tips & Variations

Glitter Slime – Add fine craft glitter for sparkling slime that catches the light.
Rainbow Slime – Divide the slime into portions and color each one differently.
Confetti Slime – Mix in foam beads or colorful sprinkles for extra texture and visual interest.
Glow Slime – Add a small amount of glow pigment or glow paint for nighttime fun.
Stretch Challenge – See how far the slime can stretch without breaking and compare different recipes.

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