Here's what you need:
-Elmer's Glue (do not get the cheap stuff - apparently, it doesn't work too well)
-Borax or any kind of laundry powdered soap (Borax is probably cheapest and can be found at the grocery store)
- hot and cold water
- food coloring - they make some in neon colors, which are fun
- any type of plastic spiders/bugs etc. - I got a big package of them for $1 at Walmart
- mason jar
1) Mix 4 oz. of glue with 1 cup water. Add food coloring to desired color.
2) Mix as much borax as will dissolve in hot water. I used about a cup of hot water and just kept adding borax and stirring until it got thick and no more would dissolve.
3) VERY IMPORTANT: Now take 1 cup of the glue solution and add slowly to 1/3 of a cup of the borax solution. It is very important to add the glue to the borax, pouring the glue slowly and stirring. Immediately, it should start to thicken up.
4) Add plastic spiders/bugs/etc. to slime. Place in mason jar and decorate jar.
I used the Cricut Frightful Affair cartridge to cut out this "poison" word art at 1-1/4" with vinyl in both orange and black.
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1) Leave a comment below: Did you ever play with or make slime before? I used to play with it when I was a kid and when you bought it, it came in these little green trash can containers. I thought it was so fun. Eventually, the slime would pick up lint, hair, etc. and then it got really gross. LOL!
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127 comments:
Thanks for the slime recipe! Very interesting.
Carol
What a great mom you are geeze Oh Pete this really sound goulish and cool at the same time...is there anything you can't do??? I'll bet Halloween at your house is the best ever!! TFS!!!
Never played with slime before but when we were growing up we had the machine that made jelled insects. It was called Creepy Crawly something. You squeezed a solution into a metal mold and then put inside a machine and when it was done you had Creepy Crawlers of all kinds: beetles, spiders, worms, etc.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
My kids would LOVE this.
My kids LOVE this, but ever since my son got it in the carpet....
Yes, I purchased many a container of slime and those ugly wiggly insects.I would love to win the cartridge because my first grandchild is due in Dec.
My grandkids arr going to have fim making this slime. I also remember making those Creepy Crawlers.
`EWWWWWW what a great project, love the recipe.
TFS
later tater,
laney
How fun! I remember playing with the slime that you bought in the the little trash can. Loved playing with it!
I played with it, but have never made it...thanks for the recipe
sounds like this would be fun at halloween parties
rosiemini@gmail.com
www.scraplovingminis.blogspot.com
My brother and I used to love playing with slime. It was an indulgence my parents allowed, but I don't think they were as enthusiastic about it as we were. I've never made it myself and I'm sure my kids would love it...I'm not so sure I'm enthusiastic about it anymore!
Oh gross.. That's the worst when it picks up nasties and gets furry!!
I thought the slime was gross as a kid but I am pretty sure my daughter would love it now.
Very striking with the orange and green color. I raised 4 boys so yes we did make slime.
I never played with Slime as a kid ~ I'm old, in my day we played with play-dough. This looks like it would be so much fun!
Thanks so much for the chance to win the 9 Months cart ~ that would be great for future grandbabies!!
Never made it...but I remember playing with the green trash can stuff too. This is so cute...kids would love it! Lee-Ann :)
Looks like some u-we goo-we creepy fun for kids. My grandkids would love it! I do remember Creepy Crawly but I was to prissy to play with bugs! UGH!!
Pam
I've played with slime with my kids, but I've never made it myself. This looks like a pretty easy recipe, thanks!
I've never made slime before, but it looks fun! I've been wanting the 9 month cart for ahwhile! Thanks for the chance to win!!
ra6352 (at) gmail (dot) com
Couldn't make myself play with that stuff. But I thought it was cool!! How fun! Bet my little boy would love this! Thanks for the chance to win!
What a cute idea, thanks for the recipe.
linda
lmkindell1@verizon.net
How fun and what a great recipe to make slime! I think the kids will adore the person who gives them slime. lol Of course I'm not so sure about the parents of those kids, but hey it is fun righta?!! So I plan on making this for my grandkids!!! lol
I actually made it for my kids, but had forgotten til I saw your recipe. They loved it.
My grandkids will have a ball playing with the slime. Can't wait to make it and see their reactions. Thanks for the wonderful idea. You're the best ever:)
I remember playing with slime a time or two!
Gross for adults, but kids love it. The date for the drawing is Oct. 14th? Posted on Oct. 22nd. It is Monday!!
No kids at my house anymore, so don't think I'll have a use for this, but thanks for sharing!
Sandy
I didn't play with slime as a kid!! Thanks for a chance to win.
Nice Mason jar container for the slime. I did not play with it as a kid, but my daughter did.
I love the slime until it gets all linty and gross. Thanks for the recipe. Thanks for the chance to win. I would love to have the 9 months cartridge for my collection.
Megan H.
mhcards at embarqmail dot com
I used to make slime for my children. I think the feel of it is pretty gross. But, it was fun! Thanks for sharing this again.
Kathy:)
I so played with slime!! I remember those green plastic trash cans you mentioned. Loved that whole ooey gooey stage of slime, Silly putty and play doh. I seem to remember the slime had plastic bugs too.
Thanks for the kick back to memory lane!
Love the recipe!!
Love the slim recipe! Thanks :) Great cart giveaway too...again thanks :)
I am so happy you posted that recipe. I was just telling my daughter about making it at the Science Factory with my other grandchildren and wondering where to get the recipe. That bottle is perfect for the slime. Thanks for the recipe and the great idea to keep it in. We used to have ours in plastic bags. The jar decorated like that is the best idea ever!
My daughter is having a baby girl right before Christmas this year!! Would LOVE LOVE LOVE TO WIN the 9 Month Cart.
Slime -- my sisters & I would fight with slime & then we would get into so much trouble! Can't wait to make some for my sisters for memory-sake! Thanks for the recipe!!!
Thanks so much for the recipe! I noticed someone at work had made this for her students the other day so I'm excited to try it out for mine!!!
We weren't allowed slime but It looks like great fun. I must try it with my grandchildren.
sdybash@carolina.rr.com
I never played with slime as a kid, but I bet my grandkids would love it. Do you have to be concerned about getting it on floors or furniture? Will it stick and/or stain? Thanks for a fun recipe.
What a fun post, I have never made or played with slime before, but I think this is a great addition to any Halloween party (which I will be having next year, so I will have to keep this post) and I really like the poision label too. Thanks for this great giveaway also.
Hmmmmm.....thanks for the recipe! I may have a use for this!
mb6464@hotmail.com
marciasmemories.blogspot.com
I loved making slim for my kids when thet were little.
Gwen
gracevela@comcast.net
Never made it, but I do remember the other stuff getting furry!!! :)
Thanks for the idea!
JEM in IL
j_lewmart@yahoo.com
Super Cute and col idea!!TFS
This just made me laugh...I remember my kids playing with this and screeching and running through the house with it all over them. I forwarded your link to my daughter so that she can make some for her kids. TFS and for helping me remember some fun times with my kids.
tx.deb@tx dot rr.com
Oh yes, I played with slime. My experience was very similar to yours and I loved the cold feeling of the stuff and the way it made my hands look webby. I've made slime with my kids but I don't think they really appreciated it the way I did!
Slime? How neat is this? Thanks for the recipe. You are so creative
Slime is soooo much fun! We let the guests make their own at my sons last birthday party. In addition to a bit of food coloring, i picked up a bottle of glow in the dark paint. The slime glowed perfectly! It was a huge hit! I just found out on friday that my eldest daughter is going to make me a grandma! So would love to win the cartridge!
Oh how I love all the cool ideas for Halloween!!
I don't remember ever playing with slime but I'm sure my kids would love this! Thanks for the info!
I remember playing with slime as a kid, but it never occurred to me to try making it! Such a cute and fun idea. Love it! :)
hahaha...I remember that slimy stuff that was sold in the little trash cans. You're right, after a while it was "gross". Love your idea for making it! ninadee@sbcglobal.net
Love the green slime!! and the cartridge:)
Ewww, looks gross but I'm sure my daughter would love making and playing with the slime. TFS!
Yes, it does get really gross. I remember in 1982, my step dad was playing with some that was pretty gross and he spread it out over the palm of his hand (without anyone knowing) and "sneezed" into his hand. Then he said "Oh, look at this!" We FREAKED out! It was so funny!
I've made slime with my son before, but this is a great idea for the kids at our Halloween party! Thanks!
I am glad to know how to make slime.
Scrappyone
sldotvaughtatcomcastdotnet
Back in the dark ages when I was a kid---we got a thrill out of Silly Putty! It bounced and stretched and picked up the ink from the newspaper. It kept us entertained!
I'm sure the grandkids would prefer the slime--thanks for sharing!
What a fun Trick for all, big and small!
Nope, never played with slime, but thanks for the recipe!!
I was a silly putty kid as well,
but this looks like fun for the kids in my life!
Thanks!
Pam
Thanks for the slime recipe, it is sure to be a big hit.
sekala45@roadrunner.com
What a fun and spooky treat for halloween!! I played with it as a kids, but have never made it.
Kathy
Salido99@msn.com
http://3spoileddogs.blogspot.com/
No, I can't say I played with slime, but I want too. It looks like fun.
marilyn2222 @ hotmail.com
follower
I've played with slime many times and my daughter was a huge fan of it, but we've never made it. Thanks for the recipe!
dholzworth1@nc.rr.com
I haven't played with slime except those small samples from the gum ball machines. I have played with the green dough stuff from Dr. Seuss with cornstarch, water and green food coloring if that counts!
Me & my friends made slime out of cornstarch & water & had a great time playing with it. Mom couldn't figure out why she wasgoing through a box of cornstarch every two weeks...
I never played with slime, but my grandkids loved it and always thought it was funny when I wouldn't touch it...it was just to creepy. Thanks for the chance to win.
I can't say that I played with Slime. I always thought that it was totally gross. However, I think I will use your recipe and make some with my grandson. He will get a kick out of it.
Mari
Thanks for the recipe. I didn't play with Slime but my kids did and loved it. You are so right it really got gross after a while.
I am a grandmother and I love slime, esp. in neon green. Adding the bugs to it makes it even better...great idea ! My daughter recently made some for her sons and they had a great time making it and playing with it. Fun Stuff ! I would love to win your giveaway. I don't have that cartridge and I have ten grandchildren so it would definitely come in handy. Thanks for the opportunity to win it. I have been a follower of yours for quite a while. Love your emails.
Great project and thanks for the recipe!! Happy Halloween!!
Great project I am going to give it a try!!!
Karen dkolopez@msn.com
My girls played with slime. Found it on the bottom side of our sofa cushions...ummm wonder how it got there :) Thanks for the recipe, will be making some for our granddaughter.
My son, Zach, is now 16 (Ack!), but me and MY mom made Slime to play with, too. There used to be a game show on Nickelodeon where kids got "slimed", gallons of it were dumped on them. Imagine my pleasure (being facetious) when Zach started pouring it over his head! Seriously, though, how could you not just laugh out loud at that?
wow!!! Thank you for the chance to win that wonderful cartridge. We appreciate the slime recipe also, great idea for the kids to make!!
Yolanda Corella
anorman4787@sbcglobal.net
I used slime in our science class almost every year. It is always a exciting day.
A in Co.
Used to buy slime for the kids and now the grandkids, but never made any before. What a fun project this would be to do with the grandkids some boring rainy day. Thank you so much for the receipe.
BTW: Was there a winner last week or did I miss it?
SiouxMRN@aol.com
This is too cool. Will have to share it with my daughters so they can make it for thier kids. I know the grandkids would love it.
MY kids used to love slime. I never made it before though, always bought it.
What a cool recipe-my little boy would love this!!!
Nicely done! I have only played with slime, but never made it!
what a great halloween project.. i did used to play with slime i'll have to again when both my girls are old enough.. my fav was goup.. the stuff thats made with corn starch you know when you squeeze it it gets hard then when you let got its runny :)
My grandkids would love this but not sure the son would appreciate me giving it to them...Hmmm isnt that what grandparents are for?
Tracy
Uh slime...no thanks! I just started letting my 3yo play with playdoh. Slime is a whole other level! Thanks for the giveaway!
Fun idea! Thanks.
I do not plan to do anything slimy anytime soon. I leave that kind of gooey job to the kids, ha ha.
Thanks for the giveaway! No, I did not get to play with slime...lucky you. We rarely got to play with our Play Doh. Think Mom was afraid of the mess.
Lorrie
Perfect for Halloween! Thank you for all of your wonderful ideas!
Green Slime! Thanks! I love it!
No, I never did play with slime.
What a super fun Halloween craft! Thanks for sharing the recipe. Love it in the mason jar with the bugs!
Never had the please of dealing with slime. I bet your house if fun at Halloween.
Would love to win the cartridge.
Mary O'Neal
redpupper@aol.com
I played with Slime when I bought it for may daughter, back in the day! I couldn't get over how it felt wet when you squished it through your fingers, but your hands were dry! So weird! Thanks for the recipe, now I can make it for my Grands!
Tammy B.
I didn't play with slime as a kid - it was just to ....well...slimy! Love the cartridge though.
Cute idea!!! Yes, I did play with slime but didn't really like it that much. My nieces & nephews love it so we'll have to make it sometimes. Thanks!
I've never played with slime before but great project. Thanks for the chance to win!
OMG that is so cool! Thanks for sharing! I used to play with the store bought version when I was a kid. Bet my students would love if I made this!
Fabulous project, Joy!
no, slime was after my time!
Silly Putty was as daring as we got!
Oh my god! I can't believe you reminded me of that. That is so cool. That stuff was great and yes, mine started to pick up carpet fuss and dog hair. It was such an awesome toy. Thanks for reminiscing.
Eeeeeeweeeee slime is gross especially with boy bugs in it so naturally your giving the nine month cartridge away. That is soooooooo girlie of you. Love it and your blog. Have a greeeeeeeeeusome Halloween lol ccn35
Nice! This is very cool. My mom used to make play dough and slime when we were kids.
Never played with Slime but this looks like an easy way to try. Thanks
Kids played with Slime for short time. Didn't last. Thanks though for recipe. Grandkids might like to make it.
Thanks for the recipe for green slime. I have never made it before. I like you added critters to it. How fun!
Yes, have made and played with slime.
khamilt at hotmail dot com
Rose said...
Thanks for a recipe! I have never played with slime.I have made play dough before!tfs
Rosebud222222222
No slime for me! My boys played with
something like it.
I raised 2 boys so yes we did make slime!
Just a quick question: Does that ever set up and get hard? Or does it actually stay in liquid form?
Thanks for the chance to win!
Merilee
Thanks for sharing! Great gift idea.
dmcardmaker (at AOL)
thanks for the great idea. i didn't play with slime as a kid, but it's never too late to start :)
Love this idea. I'm too old to have played with slime :(
Sound like it would be fun to make with kids. We played with the slime in the trash can but never made our own.
Yay. Now I know how to make slime and blood. Only difference is that the blood is edible (and safe to eat...it's caocoa, corn syrup and red food coloring--the safe kind). Is there a recipe out there for edible slime?
Yes, as a preschool teacher that was one of the projects we made for the children...we had lot's of fun with that...I'd love to win the 9 month cartridge, hoping to have another grandbaby maybe this next year!
What a fun thing to make! Going to try this week!
Oh great I will try it this Saturday. Thanks so much!!
I am definitely going to be trying this. The kids should like this and they can help. :)
How very awesome, my son's been bugging me to make him slime since he made it in Kindergarten a couple years ago. Now I know how to make it and he's going to be so excited. Thank you thank you!!
Never played with slime.
Let's just say there was an incident with "Gak" (Nickelodeon's version of "slime") and my sister's hair.
great recipe, my kids will love it
Cute Jar. This has my daughter wanting to make some to play with. Thanks for sharing.
Luria
How fun! My mom used to buy us slime when I was a kid! She was a stickler for following directions and that line on the container about "may discolor fabrics" just about kept it from being too much fun. LOL!
kids would love this!
Fantastic idea! I love Halloween. Great job.
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