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Looking to know how to make slime? It is pleasantly simple and tons of fun for all ages – especially when you add special effects, decoration and eye-catching colors! The great thing about making your own, is that you have endless possibilities in terms of creativity, but don’t need to have skills that require strategic placement.
Making slime is a blast, but sometimes you just want a DIY kit that just allows you to mix everything together with the supplies already in the box! So. I will also feature some of the best slime kits and add-ins that you can buy online. 💚
How to Make Slime – Easy! ⭐
There are different ways you can make slime, including ingredients you may already have in your kitchen or even your bathroom. I am all about the easy peasy though, so here are the best & EASIEST ways for those of you who are like me and want to get to the fun, mixing part as soon as possible!
This slime takes only a few simple ingredients/supplies:
- School Glue (You will need 1 cup of glue, so get 2 4oz bottles)
- Food Coloring (Neon Set on Amazon: The brighter, the better!)
- Slime Activator – Elmer’s Magical Liquid or the scented kind!
- Mixing Bowl – Or a mixing kit
- Optional: Fun Add-Ins (See ideas later in the post)
Easy Mixing Directions
- In a mixing bowl, pour in 1 cup of glue. (Remember, that it 8oz of glue)
- Add in 8 (or more) drops of food coloring.
- Add your mix-ins into the bowl (If not using mix-ins, skip this step).
- Slowly add the activator as you are stirring everything together, until you get your desired consistency.
Was that easy, or was that EASY?!
Before you try it, I would highly recommend to consider using add-ins, to make your slime even more fun and colorful. Adding in more textures is good for those who use it for stress relief too!
Amazing Add-In Ideas 💚
The best add-ins are ones that are unique, bold in color, and unique in shape/texture. Here are some great add-ideas that you are going to die for!
1. Aurora Iridescent Glitter
After you learn how to make slime, you will start to get excited over the different glitter concoctions that are available. As you can see in the following video, this glitter has an amazing blend of multi-colored, mermaid-inspired flakes. When fine sized glitter is combined with chunky flaked glitter, you ensure that your slime REALLY stands out. 💜
2. Fake Sprinkles
These fake sprinkles are made out of a type of clay, but they sure do look real (and honestly too pretty to eat anyways) 🧁
3. Fake Gummy Bears
They are girly, they are great, they are…GUMMY BEAR SLIME CHARMS! If you check these out, I highly recommend looking through the seller’s entire shop – it is amazing!
4. Rainbow Sprinkle-filled Pills
Of course these are not real pills and are definitely not intended for ingestion, BUT they do make for a great mix in!! 😍
5. Heart Glitter Sequins
The perfect combination of all my favorite colors with an iridescent twist! These would look so cute mixed in with a clear slime, or even lime green!
6. Iridescent Blue Ice Flakes
Want to know how to make slime even greater than ever?! These are some mesmerizing reflective flakes that look amazing mixed with your favorite glitter mix.
7. Bold Colored Clay Sprinkles & Rhinestones Mix
If it snows in heaven, I bet this is what it looks like! Ahhh! Imagine how cute this mix would look in a white or clear colored slime!? *DEAD* Can’t handle the beauty. 😂💜
8. Chunky “City Lights” Glitter
People ask me the most BIZARRE question all the time: “Crystal, why do you like glitter so much?”. Well, my friends, THIS IS WHY:
As you can see, Etsy is a FANTASTIC place to get beautiful add-ins for your slime! You can literally find a glitter mix that is in any theme you could possibly imagine, so definitely explore those shops!
All-in-One Slime Kits
Do you not want to learn how to make slime? No worries because I got you covered with some pretty cool all-in-one kits. These are super fun too, but have the added bonus of not needing to buy any other additional supplies. The great thing about these kits though, it that you can still add any of the lovely glitters above to make the following kits look even more incredible!
1. Galaxy Slime Kit 👽
This out-of-this-world kit just drives a UFO right through my heart! If you didn’t know, I am pretty fond of all things space-themed, and that includes galaxy-inspired slime! The possibilities with this giant kit are endless! it even includes glow-in-the-dark stars!
2. Magic Mermaid DIY Slime Box
A sweet (and slimy) Etsy find that makes an adorable gift! (Even if it is for yourself).
3. DIY Rainbow Slime Kit
I apologize for not saying this earlier in the post, but don’t let the marketing tactics of these kits fool you – these aren’t just for kids! Pshhhh. 😂😋 Everyone from 2 to 92 would LOVE to make some “unicorn poop” with this one!
4. Ice Cream Themed Slime Kit
Get this jumbo kit to make your own sweet ice-cream inspired slime!
Note: May cause cravings for cherry cordial ice cream. 🍨
5. Glow in the Dark Kit
When you think learning how to make slime can’t get any better, you find out that it actually can! Take your putty to another level by making it glow in the dark! 💚
If you weren’t wanting to learn how to make slime, you can’t go wrong with any of those slime sets!
How to Make Slime even Better!
Now, remember when I said when you’re learning how to make slime, you become convinced that it just can’t get any better or cooler? Welp, here I am about to knock your socks off – AGAIN with these cool slime additives that will make them straight up magical!
1. Make it SCENTED!
I found this trick out WAY too late in life, but yes, you can make that slime smell divine! I personally favor the candy candy, vanilla latte, cake frosting scents!
2. Color Changing Glue
So, you can make your slime shimmer, shine, smell and MAKE IT COLOR-CHANGING by simply using this glue instead of regular glue!
3. Temperature Activated Additive
Have you ever wondered how they make color-changing nail polish? I suppose it has a term: Thermochromism!
So, when the slime is cold, it is teal (or the other available colors), and when it gets warm (when you touch it , for example), it gets much lighter! SWEET!
The Best Slimes
If, for some reason, you don’t want to make or customize your own, or if you simply just want ideas, check these out! These gorgeous goo’s are ready-to buy online, ready for you to squeeze, poke & play with. 😂
1. Cosmic Disco
This bundle of goo is too good to be true! Complete with a rainbow crystal on top! See, this is what slime should look like: CAPTIVATING! ⭐
2. Unicorn Rainbow Slime
This is just a perfect tub of unicorn slime GOALS. If you plan on creating your own, this is definitely a great source of inspiration!
3. Princess Bread
Yes, this is one of the more modest slimes on this list, but it is so cute! The tiny gold specs of glitter in this one, combined with the ultimate shade of princess pink, makes it a must have! Plus it is SCENTED like strawberry bread – YAAAS!
4. Alien Slime
Alien slime doesn’t have to look gross, booger green and overly slimy, just take a look at this example that I love! If you look closely at the photo, you can see that it is embellished with cute little lime green rhinestones!
5. Glow-in-the-Dark Unicorn Slime
The best of both worlds: vibrant unicorn slime by day and galaxy unicorn vibe slime at night! 🦄 It also comes with a cute black light keychain!
While creating this post, I seriously started considering making my own slime shop on Etsy, and I am still thinking about it! But, still not sure. If I do decide to, I will definitely update this post with my crazy creations!
Happy Sliming! 💚
